Violent crime in the Nordics

Statistics report about violent crime in the Nordic countries

Violent crime in the Nordics

This report covers violent crime in the Nordic countries Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden. Chapters give a general overview of violent crime in the countries, including murders and homicides. There are also chapters covering the use of guns and explosives, sexual and domestic violence, as well as feeling of safety and trust in the police.

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Overview

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  • Basic Statistic Rate of serious assaults in the Nordics 2012-2022
  • Premium Statistic Number of reported violent crimes in Denmark 2013-2023
  • Basic Statistic Number of victims of recorded criminal offenses in Finland 2012-2022, by gender
  • Basic Statistic Number of reported violent crimes in Norway 2013-2023
  • Premium Statistic Number of reported violent crimes in Iceland 2012-2022
  • Premium Statistic Violent crimes in Sweden 2014-2023

Homicides

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  • Premium Statistic Number of homicide victims in Norway 2011-2023, by gender
  • Premium Statistic Number of homicide cases by knives and stab weapons in Norway 2013-2023
  • Basic Statistic Number of homicides in Sweden 2013-2023
  • Basic Statistic Number of homicides per 100,000 inhabitants in Sweden 2002-2023
  • Basic Statistic Number of homicides per 100,000 inhabitants in Norway 2010-2022
  • Premium Statistic Murder rate in Denmark 2010-2022
  • Basic Statistic Murder rate in Iceland 2010-2022
  • Basic Statistic Number of victims of negligent homicide in Finland 2012-2022

Shootings & explosive attacks

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  • Basic Statistic Number of shootings in Sweden 2017-2023
  • Basic Statistic Number of fatal shootings in Sweden 2012-2023
  • Premium Statistic Number of bombings and attempts in Sweden from 2018-2023
  • Premium Statistic Number of homicides involving firearms in Norway 2012-2023
  • Premium Statistic Number of gang-related shootings in Denmark 2013-2023
  • Premium Statistic Weapons confiscated from gang members in Denmark 2016-2023

Sexual & domestic violence

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  • Basic Statistic Number of reported sexual offenses in Denmark 2013-2023
  • Basic Statistic Number of sexual violations in Iceland 2010-2023
  • Basic Statistic Number of domestic crime cases in Iceland 2015-2023
  • Basic Statistic Finland: development of sexual assault crimes 1960-2022
  • Basic Statistic Number of victims of domestic violence in Finland 2012-2022
  • Basic Statistic Number of sexual offenses in Sweden 2013-2023, by type
  • Premium Statistic Crimes committed against family members in Sweden 2013-2023
  • Basic Statistic Number of reported sex crimes in Norway 2013-2023
  • Premium Statistic Number of reported cases of abuse in near relationships in Norway 2019-2023

Feeling of safety & trust in police

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  • Premium Statistic People in Denmark who feel safe in their own neighborhood 2013-2023
  • Premium Statistic People in Denmark who trust the police 2013-2023
  • Premium Statistic People feeling unsafe when being outside at night in Sweden 2014-2023, by gender
  • Premium Statistic Concern about crime in Sweden 2014-2023
  • Basic Statistic Trust in the police in Sweden 2017-2023
  • Basic Statistic Trust in the police in Norway 2023
  • Basic Statistic People who feel safe in their own neighborhood in Norway 2023
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