Sharp increase in arson attacks last year, police survey shows

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Sharp increase in arson attacks last year, police survey shows
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In 2024, the number of completed or attempted arson attacks was 104. Last year, that number increased to 182.

While strategic violence, which includes arson attacks and bombings, increased last year, the number of fatal shootings decreased.

Most arson attacks occurred in the metropolitan areas and in the Eastern Police Region, especially in Norrköping.

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