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Few convicted in rape cases in elderly care, SR survey finds

Few convicted in rape cases in elderly care, SR survey finds

Wed 30 Sept 2026 04:27 CEST

Only a fraction of the rapes reported in elderly care over the past four years have led to convictions, according to a survey by Sveriges Radio Ekot. At the same time, the hidden figure is said to be large

Fewer women were murdered last year as men are highlighted

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Fewer women were murdered last year as men are highlighted

Sun 29 Mar 2026 07:22 CEST

In Sweden, nine women were murdered by a current or former partner last year, according to the police. This is the lowest number ever recorded

Expert surprised by rape figures against the elderly

Expert surprised by rape figures against the elderly

Mon 8 Dec 2025 13:39 CET

Almost 400 rapes against women over the age of 60 have been reported to the police from 2021 to today. The perpetrators are often unknown to the victims and, according to a criminologist at the police, they are often home care workers