Lower crime rates in Malmö during Eurovision

Slightly fewer crimes were reported during the Eurovision week than a normal week in May. Almost 100,000 people visited Malmö during the Eurovision week. The police had planned for a large number of people in public locations, but had also prepared greater

Sammanhang: ...We were able to handle the glitter party, the crowds and the public gatherings without any major offences being committed. That is a success for us, says Petra Stenkula, head of police district Malmö....

Omnämnda platser: Swedish, Malmö, Europol. Omnämnda personer: deal with, Anna Sjöberg, Petra Stenkula.

A peaceful Eurovision week with occasional public order disturbances

Police officers at Eurovillage in Folkets Park in Malmö. A large number of police employees have worked to ensure that the Eurovision Song Contest could be carried out in a safe and secure manner. The security arrangements for the Eurovision Song Contest

Sammanhang: ...The Police also handled several non-authorised public gatherings. The majority of these did not cause any major order disturbances. Before the Eurovision Song Contest final on Saturday, the Police handled a non-authorised public gathering at the entrance of Malmö Arena in the Hyllie area, during which approximately 20 individuals were taken into custody for disturbing public order. ...

Omnämnda platser: Malmö. Omnämnda personer: together with, Petra Stenkula.