In Sweden, the total number of reported cases of sexual offences increased from 2012 to 2021, before falling somewhat again in 2022. Whereas a total number of over 16,000 sexual offenses were reported in 2013, this had increased to nearly 24,000 by 2023. The highest number of these were cases of sexual harassment, followed by rape. Especially the number of reported cases of rape increased over the period, from 6,000 in 2012 to 9,300 in 2023. This is probably down to an increased awareness about reporting.
Number of reported cases of sexual offenses in Sweden from 2013 to 2023, by type
Characteristic
Sexual harrassment
Rape
Sexual assault*
Sexual molestation of children*
Forcing children below 18 years into sexual exposure
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The Swedish National Council for Crime Prevention . (April 3, 2024). Number of reported cases of sexual offenses in Sweden from 2013 to 2023, by type [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved November 10, 2024, from https://www-statista-com.ezproxy.canberra.edu.au/statistics/1177271/number-of-reported-cases-of-sexual-offence-in-sweden-by-type/
The Swedish National Council for Crime Prevention . "Number of reported cases of sexual offenses in Sweden from 2013 to 2023, by type." Chart. April 3, 2024. Statista. Accessed November 10, 2024. https://www-statista-com.ezproxy.canberra.edu.au/statistics/1177271/number-of-reported-cases-of-sexual-offence-in-sweden-by-type/
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The Swedish National Council for Crime Prevention , Number of reported cases of sexual offenses in Sweden from 2013 to 2023, by type Statista, https://www-statista-com.ezproxy.canberra.edu.au/statistics/1177271/number-of-reported-cases-of-sexual-offence-in-sweden-by-type/ (last visited November 10, 2024)
Number of reported cases of sexual offenses in Sweden from 2013 to 2023, by type [Graph], The Swedish National Council for Crime Prevention , April 3, 2024. [Online]. Available: https://www-statista-com.ezproxy.canberra.edu.au/statistics/1177271/number-of-reported-cases-of-sexual-offence-in-sweden-by-type/
