In Uppsala, Sweden, SVT's review of rape cases over the past five years revealed a concerning rise in reported incidents, with numbers climbing from 212 in 2021 to 235 last year. The typical case involved an adult female victim assaulted indoors by someone she knows. This trend raises questions about whether the increase is due to a real rise in occurrences or simply an increase in the willingness to report such crimes, as noted by Lina Lunneborg.

The Uppsala police department has faced criticism for its slow handling of rape cases, leading to cases being left unresolved for extended periods. Two years ago, the former head of investigations, Andreas Pallinder, admitted that the department was not meeting its obligations. In response to public outcry and internal evaluations, the police claimed to have improved their processes, seeing an increase in the number of cases sent to prosecutors—from just ten in 2021 to thirty-two the following year.

Lina Lunneborg highlighted the police's commitment to learning from past shortcomings and striving for improvements in handling such sensitive cases. The increasing number of cases moving to prosecution suggests some level of progress, but it also emphasizes the need for continued focus on the complexities of reporting and addressing sexual violence in the community.