Safety · Strömstad
Assault Crimes in Strömstad Reach New Peak in 2025
The number of reported assault crimes against women in Strömstad has reached its highest level in 14 years, with 281.08 cases per 100,000 inhabitants in 2025. This is significantly higher than in similar municipalities, where the rate is 199.0. Despite fluctuations in the series over the years, this latest increase is noteworthy. To understand the causes, it may be worth contacting local authorities and women's shelters for insights into possible changes in reporting tendencies or other factors that may have influenced the figures.
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 83.26 |
| 2012 | 122.0 |
| 2013 | 160.26 |
| 2014 | 173.31 |
| 2015 | 101.14 |
| 2016 | 168.21 |
| 2017 | 128.61 |
| 2018 | 135.82 |
| 2019 | 90.79 |
| 2020 | 83.14 |
| 2021 | 241.32 |
| 2022 | 127.98 |
| 2023 | 186.8 |
| 2024 | 148.38 |
| 2025 | 281.08 |