dagbrott

Dagbrott is a term used in Swedish criminology and crime statistics to describe offenses that occur during daytime hours. It is not a formal legal category; rather, it is a descriptive label used to distinguish crimes committed when there is daylight from those occurring at night (nattbrott). The concept is commonly employed in analyses by police and crime prevention bodies to study temporal patterns and allocate resources.

Usage and scope: Dagbrott covers a wide range of offenses, from petty theft and street robbery to vandalism and shoplifting, typically taking place in public settings such as streets, transit hubs, and shopping areas. The exact time window is not standardized and varies by dataset; many statistics define daytime as daylight hours or use a defined interval such as 06:00–18:00.

Patterns and factors: Daytime offenses can be influenced by high pedestrian traffic, predictable routines, and greater visibility and surveillance, which can affect offender choices and detection rates. Some crimes may also exploit crowded conditions and distractions common during the day.

Data and interpretation: The term is widely used by Swedish agencies such as Brå (the Swedish National Council for Crime Prevention) and the police to analyze when crimes occur and to inform resource planning. Because dagbrott is not legally defined, its classification depends on data collection practices and may differ between reports and agencies.

See also: nattbrott, Brå, Polisen, crime statistics.