Immigrants behind two out of three murders

Published 28 October 2024 at 16.09

Domestic. A new report from the Mathias Corvinus Collegium (MCC) in Brussels shows that two out of three murders in Sweden are committed by people with an immigrant background.

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The report, called “Multiculturalism in Flames” and written by the sociologist Göran Adamson, points to a strong overrepresentation of foreign-born people in the violent crime statistics.

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Between 2013 and 2017, around two-thirds of the murders, attempted murders and murders in Sweden were committed by immigrants or children of immigrants.

In addition, the number of shootings per capita in Stockholm is 30 times higher than in London, and the number of bombings has increased sharply in recent years. In 2023, Sweden suffered nine times as many fatal shootings as Finland, Denmark and Norway combined, states the report, which is based on public statistics.

Foreign-born are 2.5 times more likely to be registered as suspected of crime compared with those born in Sweden with both parents born in Sweden. For people born in Sweden with two foreign-born parents, the probability is over three times higher than for those with Swedish-born parents.

Sweden, which was previously known for its cultural cohesion, has been strongly affected by the extensive immigration, according to the report. The report warns that Sweden's open borders policy has contributed to creating divisions instead of unity and suggests a reconsideration of the country's policy. Göran Adamson recommends, among other things, that Sweden should recognize the “failure of multiculturalism” and introduce measures to strengthen law and order, including by managing the so-called vulnerable areas.

The report also emphasizes the importance of promoting social cohesion through shared values ​​and an open social climate where immigration-related issues can be discussed without fear of social or political consequences.