[puglr]

To your point, rape statistics in Sweden seemed to be the major talking point on this issue, and would generally trigger the response you describe.

[cinntaile]

The statistic is unfortunately being hijacked for that purpose. It is especially common for foreign news outlets to focus on this and it gives the impression that Sweden is not a safe place for women. The opposite is true however, Sweden is one of the safest places and on earth for women.