Call for action
At Murder Mystery, we take great distance from all kinds of violence against women. It is a serious issue that affects life and communities in depth. Violence, both physically and mentally, must end.
We stand together to create awareness and change. No woman should have to live in fear or worry about being abused. Let’s work for a future where everyone can feel safe and respected. Together we can make a difference!
Deadly violence against women
According to the Swedish Crime Prevention Council (Brå), 10 women were killed in Sweden in 2022 by someone they had or had had a relationship with. Historically, about 15 women per year have been killed by a current or former partner during the period 2017-2020.
It is worth noting that in 2022 there were no cases where men were killed in parrelations, showing a clear gender difference in mortal violence.
Rape and Sexual Crimes
In 2022, 4,810 rapes were reported to the police. Despite the high number of notifications, the number of convictions is relatively low. After the introduction of the consent law in 2018, the number of convictions increased by 75% to 333.
The National Security Survey (NTU) shows that:
7.8% of women and 1.2% of men reported sexual offences in the past year
Young women aged 20-24 are particularly vulnerable, with 29.2% saying they were victims of sexual offences in 2022.
EU-wide survey
A 2012 EU-wide survey found that 28% of women in Sweden reported having experienced physical or sexual violence from a partner.
Darkness
It is important to note that there is a significant darkness in violence against women: Many cases of violence and abuse are never reported to the police.
Causes of non-report crime include:
Fear of revenge
Lack of confidence in police
Economic dependence on the offender
Worry about losing custody of children
Cultural and social pressures
Large costs for society
The socio-economic cost of men’s violence against women in Sweden is estimated at around €2 billion per year, underscoring the widespread impact this violence has on society at large.
