More men than women are victims of homicide in Sweden. The number of men who were killed in violent crimes increased from 2012 to 2015, but has remained more stable since. Meanwhile, the number of female homicide victims was usually between 25 and 30 during the past decade. In 2022, 93 men and 23 women were confirmed as homicide victims in Sweden. Compared to other European countries, Sweden's homicide rate was around the average.
Number of homicides in Sweden from 2012 to 2022, by gender of victim
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The Swedish National Council for Crime Prevention . (March 27, 2023). Number of homicides in Sweden from 2012 to 2022, by gender of victim [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 03, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/533961/sweden-number-of-homicides-by-gender/
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