Veckans Brott: Sweden's Premier Crime Investigation Series
How SVT's weekly show became Scandinavia's destination for cold cases and criminal analysis
Veckans Brott launched on Swedish Television (SVT) in 2010 as a dedicated platform for examining crime through both historical cold cases and contemporary criminal investigations. The series represents a significant commitment to true crime programming in Scandinavian broadcasting, offering viewers weekly deep dives into cases that demand sustained scrutiny and expert perspective.
The show's format centers on studio-based discussions that blend forensic analysis with investigative journalism. Each episode explores different criminal cases—ranging from unsolved robberies to active murder investigations—allowing the program time to develop narratives with nuance rather than the compressed format typical of many crime documentaries. This weekly structure has proven effective in building audience engagement while maintaining the intellectual rigor necessary for serious crime journalism.
For nearly a decade, criminology professor Leif G. W. Persson served as the program's primary expert commentator, bringing academic credibility to case analysis from 2010 through 2018. Persson's presence established the show's reputation for informed, scholarly examination of criminal cases. When the show's structure evolved in 2019, various guests with relevant criminology expertise replaced Persson's role, allowing the program to bring specialized knowledge suited to individual cases while maintaining analytical depth.