Platja d'Aro and surrounding areas report drop in crime

Local police in the municipalities of Castell d'Aro, Platja d'Aro, and S'Agaró reported a decrease in overall crime during the 2026 summer season. Total crimes fell by approximately 11% compared to the previous year.

Specific reductions were noted in thefts, which dropped from 127 to 88 cases (a 30.7% decrease), and burglaries involving force, which fell by 32.3% from 34 to 23 cases. Violent robberies also saw a 10.5% decline. However, thefts from inside vehicles saw a slight increase, rising from 26 to 28 cases.

In contrast, reports of incivility and violations of local ordinances surged by 120.9%, rising from 687 to 1,518 instances. Police Chief David Puertas attributed this to intensified efforts to detect and correct behaviors affecting municipal coexistence. Additionally, infractions of the Citizen Security Law increased by 66.6%, and there was a significant rise in the removal of personal mobility vehicles from public spaces.