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Almost half of Swedish stores report recent crime, survey finds

Almost half of Swedish stores report recent crime, survey finds

Mon 13 Jul 2026 06:34 CEST

Almost half of the stores in the Swedish Retail Safety Barometer report that they have recently been victims of crime.

Thefts continue to increase in the Swedish retail sector

Thefts continue to increase in the Swedish retail sector

Mon 8 Jun 2026 06:02 CEST

Thefts continue to increase in the Swedish retail sector - last year, goods worth a total of SEK 11. 3 billion were stolen, according to a report from the trade organization Swedish Commerce

Every second trader exposed to crime in 2025, Svensk Handel says

Every second trader exposed to crime in 2025, Svensk Handel says

Thu 29 Jan 2026 06:04 CET

Almost every other trader surveyed was subjected to crime last year, according to the Swedish Chamber of Commerce's safety barometer for 2025.

Retail Crime and Violence Surge, Affecting More Traders

Retail Crime and Violence Surge, Affecting More Traders

Fri 10 Oct 2025 06:00 CEST

Thefts and violence in retail trade have increased recently, shows a recurring study from the traders themselves.

More Stores Exposed to Threats or Violence

More Stores Exposed to Threats or Violence

Wed 22 Jan 2025 06:00 CET

Almost five out of ten surveyed stores have been exposed to some form of crime or threatening behavior. This is shown by Svensk Handel's compilation of the survey Trygghetsbarometern for 2024

Fake ID apps spread among young people: "Well-made"

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Fake ID apps spread among young people: "Well-made"

Tue 19 Nov 2024 05:45 CET

The police are warning about fake ID apps. Ica recommends that stores do not accept them and Systembolaget has stopped digital ID cards

Still Insecure in Stores

Still Insecure in Stores

Wed 9 Oct 2024 06:37 CEST