This was true 30 years ago. Today the police is all but abolished, especially in rural areas. I wouldn't be surprised if there were police regions the size of Denmark with a single police car.
I think people are just people, wherever you go - neither more nor less honest than anywhere else (given the opportunity).
Even in Stockholm the 'local' police branches often close over the summer.
I've only needed to dial the emergency number twice (luckily) and both times I was placed in a queue. Another time when kids were smashing bikes on my street in central Stockholm on a warm summer evening, the police simply said there was no-one available to send.
I would like to see how secure the entry points really are, because I doubt it a lock.
Just for reference [0], NYC police's response times for "serious" and "non-critical" 911 calls are close to or over 10 minutes. Responses to "alarms" (which I assume would be things like B&E to a shop after hours) is over 30 minutes.
[0] https://www1.nyc.gov/site/911reporting/reports/end-to-end-re...
I could also see a solution where you need to identify yourself in order to be let in through the doors. If you have been spotted letting someone else in who proceeds to steal or vandalize, that person could be held accountable.
The stores can't be to secure, people need to be able to exit safely.
The article explains that it requires BankID authentication and a pre-registered banking card to enter.
In many cases the staff is a store is just as much present to scare of any one wanting to steal. Even if we've seen gangs just walk out with massive amounts of goods, and the staff understandably choosing to not confront them.