This is the 8702nd most frequent Swedish word.
brottsvågen
Crime wave.
Here, 'brottsvåg' is used to describe a surge or spike in criminal activity in the city.
En brottsvåg svepte genom staden.
A crime wave swept through the city.
In this sentence, 'brottsvåg' is the subject of investigations, emphasizing its role as an event or period of concern.
Utredningar av brottsvågen pågår fortfarande.
Investigations into the crime wave are still ongoing.
Here, 'brottsvåg' refers to the issue the government is addressing with its actions.