Assault rate

47.4 (cases per 100,000 population) in 2015

Assault rate of Sweden rose by 0.55% from 47.1 cases per 100,000 population in 2014 to 47.4 cases per 100,000 population in 2015. Since the 13.45% slump in 2013, assault rate slipped by 2.17% in 2015.

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'Assault' means physical attack against the body of another person resulting in serious bodily injury; excluding indecent/sexual assault; threats and slapping/punching. 'Assault' leading to death should also be excluded. (UN-CTS M3.2)

Date Value Change, %
2015 47.4 0.55%
2014 47.1 -2.71%
2013 48.4 -13.45%
2012 55.9 -6.89%
2011 60.1 0.75%
2010 59.6 -93.57%
2009 927.4 1.18%
2008 916.6 1.99%
2007 898.7 6.04%
2006 847.6 5.36%
2005 804.5 7.71%
2004 746.9