Police increase area bans across Stockholm and Sweden to combat crime

Swedish police are using area bans much more frequently this year.

A new law passed in 2024 gives police broader powers.

Police can restrict the movement of people linked to crime.

Officers ban these individuals from entering specific public areas.

This measure aims to prevent crime and improve public safety.

By mid-October, around 140 exclusion orders were active in Sweden.

This is higher than the total of around 110 orders in 2025.

Stockholm and western Sweden have the highest number of active bans.

Towns like Sundsvall and Gävle are also using exclusion orders now.

The information was reported by Sveriges Radio.