Uppsala police warn women not to walk alone, talk to strangers. It's Saudi Arabia!

Following up on the four brutal gang rapes that happened in the small university town within the last few days, Uppsala police have warned women not to behave like this is Sweden in 1970:

The police stated:

"Women in town should not be worried, but must think about how to behave."

So, never mind the spate of rapes in what used to be a safe, peaceful, university town.

Why must they think about their behaviour? Shouldn't women be able to walk around town unmolested?

"Perpetrators are looking for solitary men and women, so it is important how to move."

So basically, only travel in groups. Like Saudi Arabia, except that Burkhas are not yet mandatory.

 "Feel free to walk on illuminated streets and not alone in alleys or parks."

Say goodbye to hanging out at a park. I mean, parks used to be for people, but I guess in the "New Sweden" they are too dangerous.

"We take security-creating measures, but we cannot be in all places. Both men and women have to think ahead."

Why is security necessary in Sweden? Sweden used to be peaceful, even boring.

What changed to make parks, alleys and other places dangerous?