In 2023, the Balearic Islands region had the highest crime rate in Spain. Catalonia followed with a rate of 64.1 crimes per 1,000 inhabitants. Extremadura was the autonomous community with the lowest crime rate at 33.5.

From 2011 to 2023, the crime rate in the region of Catalonia followed a similar trend to the national rate. However, the rate in the autonomous region has always been higher than the national average. In 2023, there were 63.9 crimes per 1,000 inhabitants in Catalonia.

Spain - Population reporting occurrence of crime, violence or vandalism in their area was 13.60% in December of 2023, according to the EUROSTAT. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Spain - Population reporting occurrence of crime, violence or vandalism in their area - last updated from the EUROSTAT on March of 2025. Historically, Spain - Population reporting occurrence of crime, violence or vandalism in their area reached a record high of 19.30% in December of 2006 and a record low of 8.70% in December of 2017.

In 2023, thefts of varying severity were the most reported crime in Spain, accounting for over 665,000 cases. Computer frauds was the second most reported crime at 427,448 cases, and damage came in third at over 209,000 occurrences.

Hate crimes continue to be a significant issue in Spain, with racism and xenophobia accounting for the majority of reported incidents in 2023. Out of 2,150 total hate crimes reported that year, 856 cases were attributed to racism or xenophobia, representing over 41 percent of all incidents. This was followed by crimes related to sexual orientation or identity, which accounted for 522 cases, or 23 percent of the total. Trends in hate crime reporting While racism and xenophobia remain the most prevalent motivators for hate crimes in Spain, the number of reported cases has fluctuated in recent years. Between 2017 and 2022, reported cases of racism nearly doubled, from 347 to 740. However, 2023 saw a decrease to 569 cases. Similarly, religion-related hate crimes peaked in 2017 with 103 cases, dropping to 55 in 2023. Addressing hate crimes Spanish authorities have shown varying degrees of success in solving hate crimes. In 2023, 71.81 percent of all reported hate crimes were solved. Notably, 100 percent of cases involving generational discrimination were resolved, while 66 percent of religion-related crimes were solved. Despite these efforts, discrimination remains a widespread concern, particularly among young people. A 2023 survey revealed that the majority of young Spaniards had experienced discrimination at least once in their lives, with physical appearance and age being the most common reasons cited.

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In 2023, cybercrimes in Spain represented 19.2 percent of all crimes committed in the country, the largest share ever represented by this type of offense. In the most recently reported year, Spain registered 354,610 cybercrime occurrences and over 23,486 court proceedings related to cybercrime, both among the highest values registered to date in the country.

In 2023, the homicide rate in Spain reached 0.68 incidents per 100,000 inhabitants. The lowest number in the country since 2010 was recorded in 2021, when a homicide rate of 0.62 was recorded.

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This table provides quarterly data, since 2010, on crimes entered by type of crime. The information is disaggregated territorially at the level of Spain and Canary Islands provinces.

This dataset contains data which, in terms of security, are provided by the open data catalogue of Spain, datos.gob.es, and which could bring together the information elements required for the creation of the intended cartographic resource.

Of the total 2,150 hate crimes reported in Spain during 2023, more than 41 percent were motivated by racism or xenophobia. The second most commonly type of hate crime reported was related to sexual orientation or identity, with a 23 percent.

The number of crimes recorded in Spain fluctuated during the period. In 2023, around 2.46 million crimes were registered, compared to 2.01 million in 2016. The statistics include all crimes known to the police.

In 2023, the majority of allegations of violence against women in Spain were registered as gender violence for both nationals and foreign cases. Gender violence accounted for 83 percent of the national cases of violence against women and 93 percent of the foreign cases in Spain.

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This dataset accompanies the study Crime Metrics in Ibiza: Alternative Models and the Impact of the Floating Population, which analyzes crime trends in Ibiza between 2019 and 2024. The dataset provides comprehensive information on crime rates, population fluctuations, and alternative methodologies for calculating crime incidence in a region characterized by strong seasonal variations. Traditional crime rates are usually calculated based on census population data, which does not account for temporary residents, tourists, or seasonal workers. To address this limitation, two alternative methodologies were applied, incorporating floating population estimates to refine crime rate calculations and provide a more accurate representation of criminal activity on the island.

The dataset is structured into multiple sheets, each containing specific variables related to crime and population estimates. It includes official census population data sourced from the Spanish National Statistics Institute (INE) and crime rates derived from these figures. Additionally, the dataset contains estimated figures for tourism accommodation, based on statistics from the Balearic Institute of Statistics (IBESTAT). Using these estimates, a floating population adjustment has been applied, which allows for a recalculated crime rate that considers the significant impact of tourism on the island’s demographics.

A second approach within the dataset estimates the population using urban waste production data, sourced from the Consell d’Eivissa. Since the amount of waste generated is closely linked to population density, this methodology provides an alternative way to estimate the real number of people present on the island at any given time. The crime rates have been recalculated accordingly, providing an additional perspective on the relationship between demographic fluctuations and crime trends.

The dataset is derived from multiple authoritative sources, including official crime statistics from the Spanish Ministry of the Interior, census population data from INE, and detailed tourism and accommodation figures from IBESTAT. The urban waste methodology is based on data provided by the Consell d’Eivissa, which records the volume of waste generated by municipalities on a yearly basis. By integrating these diverse data sources, the dataset offers a more precise and adaptable model for understanding crime dynamics in a tourism-dependent region.

The methodologies applied in this dataset highlight the importance of accounting for floating populations when analyzing crime rates. The traditional crime rate model, which only considers permanent residents, tends to overestimate crime levels in regions with large seasonal populations. The tourism-based adjustment method corrects this by incorporating official and unofficial accommodation figures, while the urban waste-based method offers an alternative approach by estimating the real-time population based on resource consumption. Both approaches reveal significant differences between conventional crime rates and adjusted figures, emphasizing the need for policymakers to adopt more refined methodologies when developing crime prevention strategies.

This dataset is released under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC-BY 4.0) license, allowing for its free use, redistribution, and modification, provided that proper attribution is given. Researchers, policymakers, and criminologists are encouraged to use this dataset to further explore crime trends in tourism-heavy regions and to develop more accurate statistical models for crime analysis.

In 2023, discrimination against disabled people in Spain surged by 113.04 percent compared to 2022, marking the sharpest increase of any victim group. Antisemitism followed, with reported cases rising by 77 percent. Overall, hate crimes in the country increased by more than 20 percent between 2022 and 2023.

In 2023, the Autonomous Region of Navarre registered the highest hate crime rate, with over 14 cases per 100,000 population. In contrast, Extremadura was the Autonomous Region with the lowest hate crime rate.

In the first half of 2022, more than 46 percent of Spanish internet users improved their password usage after facing a cyber security incident. This has been the most popular cyber security measure adopted by individuals in the country over time, followed by updating pre-installed security and privacy configurations or tools. As of the most recently analyzed period, about 42.7 percent of respondents claimed to stop using external or third-party devices, computers or networks, thus becoming the second most taken measure after encountering a cyber security issue.

According to a survey among adult internet users in Spain in the 3rd quarter of 2023, around 64.4 percent of respondents expressed concern about what was real or fake on the internet. About 52.3 percent of respondents expressed concern about how companies used their personal data. Around 48.1 percent stated that they declined cookies at least some of the time, while 33.6 percent used a tool to block advertisements on the internet.

The energy sector was the public industry with the most cybersecurity incidents registered in Spain in 2022, with around 203 occurrences during this year. Despite ranking second among several sectors, the tax and financial systems have registered 95 incidents in the same year, a much lower rate than the record of 452 occurrences in 2020.