Sweden has experienced a significant rise in arson attacks over the past year, according to police statistics reported by Sveriges Radio Ekot. The number of completed or attempted arson attacks increased from 104 in 2024 to 182 in 2025, representing a substantial escalation in what authorities classify as strategic violence.
The data shows that while strategic violence, which includes arson attacks and explosions, increased last year, the number of fatal shootings decreased during the same period. Most arson attacks occurred in metropolitan regions and in the Eastern police district, with Norrköping reportedly experiencing the highest concentration of incidents.
The police mapping, which was made public on March 21, 2026, highlights growing concerns about organized violence tactics in certain Swedish cities. The statistics provide insight into shifting patterns of criminal activity across the country, though specific details about individual incidents in Norrköping were not provided in the available reports.