Sweden Records Lowest Murder Rate in Over a Decade
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Sweden recorded 84 homicides in 2024, marking the lowest murder count in more than ten years and representing a decrease of eight deaths compared to the previous year. The Swedish National Council for Crime Prevention (BRA) attributed the decline to improved police tools and methods that have proven more effective in suppressing gang violence. The reduction comes as Sweden has grappled with elevated levels of gang-related violence in recent years, making the 2024 figures a notable improvement in public safety.