Crime prevention

Crime types we prevent

Welfare crime – what it is

Illegal use of the welfare system for financial gain by individuals, associations or companies. Examples: false information to obtain benefits, wrongly paid association support, undue influence on decision-makers and systematic delivery deviations.

Labour market crime – what it is

Systematic breaches of law in working life to maximise profit at the expense of employees, the public sector and fair competition. Examples: undeclared work, wage dumping, false employment, illegal labour and tax offences.

Exploitation crimes – what they are

Exploitation of a person in a vulnerable situation. Examples: unreasonable pay, unfair conditions or forced labour. Human trafficking is included. Migrant workers and people without the right to work are often affected.

Inter-agency cooperation and reporting

Joint work

The municipality cooperates with the Police and other public authorities to detect and counter these crimes. We pay special attention to preventing undue influence, conflicts of interest and bribery or corruption.

Report suspicions

• For an ongoing serious incident: call 112.
• For non-urgent matters: contact the Police on 114 14 or use an electronic service.
  A suspicion is enough. Your information can be combined with other information.

Raise the alarm and get support

SOS Alarm – 112

Call for emergencies with danger to life, property or the environment. Be ready to briefly say what happened and where. Interpreter support is available in many languages. On weekdays 08:00–17:00 there is language support in Arabic, Somali, Russian, Bosnian, Serbian and Croatian. People with speech or hearing impairment can register for a text message service to 112.

Police – 114 14 or electronic service

Report non-urgent crimes and leave tips. For example, report fraud, burglary, damage or a parking incident. From abroad: 114 14 is reached via the international number +46 77 114 14 00.

Healthcare advice – 1177 or phone 1177

Open around the clock. Get an assessment and advice. Support is available for speech or hearing impairment through assisted call services and text or video telephony.

Non-governmental organisations

• Victim Support Sweden: 116 006. Victim Support Norrbotten: +46 920 104 13.
• Unizon and the Women’s Shelter in Boden: +46 921 188 81. Women’s Shelter Iris in Luleå: +46 920 22 22 23 (daily 18:00–22:00).
• Men’s Support Line: +46 8 30 30 20.
• Children’s Rights in Society (Bris): 116 111.
• Terrafem (support in several languages): +46 20 52 10 10.

Violent extremism

What it is

Violent extremism refers to environments, movements or ideologies that reject the democratic order and use, or support the use of, violence to achieve goals.

How the municipality works

The municipality coordinates this work within the Department of Democracy, communicaiton and security. The assignment includes a situation assessment, contact with the Police, coordination of an internal network, information sharing, support to services, training, follow-up and reporting.

Support and contact

• For support and guidance: email est@boden.se or call +46 921 623 18.