A survey by Svenskt Näringsliv shows that about 12 percent of businesses in Örebro County, Sweden, consider vulnerability to crime a significant obstacle to growth. This is the highest rate in the country. The survey, Företagens regionala utveckling 2026, indicates that 81 percent of businesses in the county want to expand within five years, but an equal number face at least one growth barrier, with crime highlighted as a key issue.
Karl Hulterström, regional manager of Svenskt Näringsliv in Örebro County, states that crime diverts time and resources from investments and development to handling its consequences. According to the organization, measures against crime are not only a safety issue but also a central business and growth concern, essential for creating jobs and stable conditions.
crime diverts time and resources from investments and development to handling its consequences