Fraud on the rise in Sweden while sex crimes and bike thefts decrease
Briefly

Half of the participants expressed concern about societal crime levels in 2024, a concerning statistic that, despite being slightly lower than 2023’s 53%, indicates growing anxiety to historical highs.
52% of individuals born in Sweden reported feeling worried about crime, contrasting with only 43% of foreign-born individuals, illustrating a significant demographic divide in fear of crime.
The NCS reveals a decline in exposure to almost all types of crime during 2023, suggesting a positive trend towards safety among the Swedish population.
Among youth aged 16-19, only 33% expressed concerns about crime, indicating a distinct generational perspective on issues of safety and social order.
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