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.

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.

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.

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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.

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 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.

In 2022, court proceedings against cybercrime in Spain grew at a rate of over 3 percent. Despite not being among the highest increases registered for this type of procedure, especially compared to the increases of over 40 percent in 2019 and 2021, the country registered 24,622 court proceedings. Previsouly, due to the modifications in the Spanish Criminal Code of Law, the incorporation of additional types of innovative crimes or changing of preexistent classifications, the rate of proceedings saw a significant reduction in the years of 2016 and 2017.

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;

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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.

Around 3,683 injuries were registered in the Spanish region of Andalusia in 2023, which represented the highest number among all the types of gender violence related offenses. It was followed by threats, with 2,336 reported such criminal offenses.

In 2022, Andalusia was the autonomous community with the highest number of deaths due to homicide in Spain, with 79 deaths. The number of deaths throughout Spain due to this type of aggression amounted to 305 that year.

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.

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.

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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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.

In 2023, 189 Moroccans were victims of racism and hate crimes in Spain. Colombia ranked second among foreign nationalities with the highest number of victims of such crimes. In total, 858 hate crimes (38 percent of the total) were committed against foreign nationals.

The number of victims of gender abuse in Spain showed a downtrend over the period of time under consideration, fluctuating from a peak in 2008 at 76 women killed by their partners and registering its lowest point in 2016 with 49 victims.

Organic Act 1/2004 In 2004, Zapatero’s government passed the Organic Act 1/2004 on Integrated Protection Measures against Gender Violence, a law approved unanimously in Parliament which included measures of prevention, protection and support for female victims of gender-based violence. Yet, 19 years later, most victims of gender violence in Spain had not filed a legal complaint against their aggressor.

On the other hand, thousands of victims have benefited from the protection granted by the new legal framework. As of 2023, more than 36,000 women were under gender violence protection schemes or precautionary measures throughout Spain. In order to comply with the measures included in the Organic Act, the hotline ATENPRO was implemented in 2005 to offer support and protection to gender-violence victims. By the end of that year it already had 5,661 active users, recording in 2024 the highest volume to date: 18,074 users.

The profile of violence

In 2023, Andalusia, Region of Valencia and Catalonia were the autonomous communities that registered the largest number of crimes regarding gender violence. The most common age among assailants ranged from 30 to 44 years, while less than 600 people who assaulted women were 19 or younger. This could mean either that teenagers are less prone to denounce these crimes, or a changing attitude among younger generations. Actually, the number of underage women that were killed in gender violence assaults in Spain have remained under ten per year since at least 2013.