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.

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.

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.

Cyber crime costs in Spain reached an estimated 49.42 billion U.S. dollars as of 2023. Between 2017 and 2023, this figure has seen a significant increase of over 40 billion U.S. dollars. According to the latest estimates, this dynamic will continue in upcoming years, reaching approximately 137.7 billion U.S. dollars in cyber crime costs by 2028.

In 2023, Andalusia and the Community of Madrid were the Spanish autonomous communities with the largest number of burglaries registered, with over 45,000 and 34,000 cases, respectively. On the other hand, the autonomous city of Ceuta registered only 644 house burglaries.

Between 2010 and 2023, the number of cases of sexual violence reported to the authorities in Spain increased overall. In 2023, 21,580 reports were recorded in Spain. This was the year with the highest number of recorded cases.

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 October 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.

The number of money laundering cases has been increasing in Spain since 2017. In 2023, 516 cases of money laundering were recorded in Spain. This was the largest figure registered since 2013.

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.

Conviction Statistics: Adults: Offences according to nationality. Annual. National.

Data on crime rate and types of crimes committed in different cities of Spain and in the country on average within 2019 - 2021 years. The dataset covers 15 cities. Language: English.

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.

The Balkan countries Montenegro and Albania have the highest murder rates with cases involving firearms in Europe. Perhaps somewhat surprisingly, Sweden came third. The Scandinavian country has seen increasing levels of gang-related violence in recent years.

Historical dataset showing Spain murder/homicide rate per 100K population by year from 1990 to 2021.

In 2023, Andalusia and Catalonia were the Spanish autonomous communities with the largest number of sexual violence cases registered, with over 3,400 and 4,000 cases, respectively. On the other hand, the autonomous city of Ceuta registered only 42 cases of sexual violence.

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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.

From 2017 to 2023, the number of cases of rape and sexual assault recorded by the authorities in Spain reached a peak of 4,529 in 2023. This represents a significant increase from the previous year, when the highest number of cases, 3,995, was recorded.

According to a study conducted between January 2021 and August 2023, malware was the most employed type of cyber attack in Spain, corresponding to over 33 percent of online hacks in the country. Alongside with ransomware, these categories corresponded to over 52 percent observed online intrusions in the country.

Spain ES: Intentional Homicides: per 100,000 People data was reported at 0.700 Ratio in 2015. This stayed constant from the previous number of 0.700 Ratio for 2014. Spain ES: Intentional Homicides: per 100,000 People data is updated yearly, averaging 1.100 Ratio from Dec 1995 (Median) to 2015, with 21 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1.400 Ratio in 2003 and a record low of 0.700 Ratio in 2015. Spain ES: Intentional Homicides: per 100,000 People data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Spain – Table ES.World Bank: Health Statistics. Intentional homicides are estimates of unlawful homicides purposely inflicted as a result of domestic disputes, interpersonal violence, violent conflicts over land resources, intergang violence over turf or control, and predatory violence and killing by armed groups. Intentional homicide does not include all intentional killing; the difference is usually in the organization of the killing. Individuals or small groups usually commit homicide, whereas killing in armed conflict is usually committed by fairly cohesive groups of up to several hundred members and is thus usually excluded.; ; UN Office on Drugs and Crime's International Homicide Statistics database.; Weighted average;

ES: Intentional Homicides: Male: per 100,000 Male data was reported at 0.795 Ratio in 2016. This records a decrease from the previous number of 0.795 Ratio for 2015. ES: Intentional Homicides: Male: per 100,000 Male data is updated yearly, averaging 1.215 Ratio from Dec 2001 (Median) to 2016, with 16 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2.186 Ratio in 2001 and a record low of 0.786 Ratio in 2013. ES: Intentional Homicides: Male: per 100,000 Male data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Spain – Table ES.World Bank: Health Statistics. Intentional homicides, male are estimates of unlawful male homicides purposely inflicted as a result of domestic disputes, interpersonal violence, violent conflicts over land resources, intergang violence over turf or control, and predatory violence and killing by armed groups. Intentional homicide does not include all intentional killing; the difference is usually in the organization of the killing. Individuals or small groups usually commit homicide, whereas killing in armed conflict is usually committed by fairly cohesive groups of up to several hundred members and is thus usually excluded.; ; UN Office on Drugs and Crime's International Homicide Statistics database.; ;