The survey indicates that about twelve percent of companies in the county cite exposure to crime as a major growth barrier, equating to roughly one in ten businesses. According to Svenskt Näringsliv, this demonstrates that crime directly impacts companies and their ability to develop operations. The organization frames measures against crime not only as a security issue but also as a central business and growth concern.
Karl Hulterström, a representative of Svenskt Näringsliv, emphasized that when businesses face crime, it diverts time and resources from investments and development to handling its consequences. He added that companies are crucial for the county's development, requiring safe and stable conditions to foster growth and job creation. The specific types of crime affecting businesses and how Örebro County's crime exposure compares to other Swedish regions remain unclear.
Additionally, the survey's other growth obstacles and proposed anti-crime measures have not been detailed.