At the beginning of 2025, Sweden has seen an alarming increase in explosions, with an average of one bombing per day. The negative trend raises concerns that this year could be a dismal record year.
As of January 27, 2025, 27 bombings have occurred in the country. The figure indicates an upward trend compared to 2024.
The latest bombing took place overnight, when an explosion was triggered at an apartment building in Bro, northwest of Stockholm. One person was reportedly slightly injured in connection with the blast.
A young man has been arrested for the blast, suspected of attempted murder and criminal damage.
En person har skadats lindrigt i ett sprängdåd mot ett flerfamiljshus i Bro nordväst om Stockholm natten mot måndag.
Två personer var i lägenheten, varav ett barn. Ingen av dem skadades fysiskt.Sprängningen är den 27:e i år. Ur GP.
Det bombas varje natt i Nya Sverige..— Marie (@hellgrenmarie) January 27, 2025
“It has escalated”
In 2024, police reported a total of 317 blasts (detonations, attempts and preparations) – a slight decrease from 351 in 2023. The escalation and increase underline the seriousness of the situation and the need for effective action.
– It has escalated in December and January, where we see a sharp increase in bomb violence, Erik Lindblad, national operations manager at the police, told the tax-funded SVT.
The police have intensified their efforts to counteract the trend, but the problems remain.
– It is an unreasonably high number of bombings, absolutely, says Erik Lindblad.
Reports of another bombing, in Nacka, east of Stockholm, have been received. This would be the 28th such attack this year.
Får notis på luren som säger “Explosion”. Typiskt obra notis att få från 112-appen.
En port är tydligen bortsprängd.
Blåljus överallt.
För jävla tröttsamt med sån här skit alltså, finner inga ord.https://t.co/ysHcPlGTvl pic.twitter.com/wnYFeQOQRV— Konrad Lindblad (@konrad_lindblad) January 26, 2025
Innocent people are increasingly affected
Several of the recent bombings have taken place in residential areas. Fortunately, the majority of these incidents have not resulted in personal injuries, but many have caused significant material damage, along with the psychological impact such bombings have on civil society.
However, serious injuries have become more common as bombings increase, coupled with the fact that criminals have become more reckless, showing little regard for who is affected. For example, in September 2023, a 25-year-old woman died after a bombing in Fullersta, north of Uppsala.
The government has announced tougher penalties for bombings and increased support for the police in the form of resources and powers. Justice Minister Gunnar Strömmer has repeatedly emphasized in the media the importance of reversing the negative trend and restoring safety in society. Despite the claimed political efforts, the criminal gangs’ use of bombs and explosives in society continues to rise.
Experts warn that if the current trend persists, 2025 could set a record for the number of bombings in Sweden.