Police Increase, Crime Clearance Remains Flat

Sweden’s police force has grown by 10,000 officers between 2016 and 2024, representing a significant investment. However, a recent evaluation by the Swedish Council for Crime Prevention (Brå) found that the proportion of crimes solved has either decreased or remained unchanged despite this expansion. Expert Lina Fjelkegård expressed concern that the substantial resource increase didn’t translate to improved crime clearance rates.

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