# Crime rate increases in Alcalá de Henares

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/crime-rate-increases-in-alcal-de-henares
> Updated: 2026-09-21T08:10:19.000Z. Sources: 24. Developments: 2.

Local officials in Alcalá de Henares are calling for increased National Police presence following a rise in criminal activity. Councilor for Citizen Security Orlena de Miguel requested reinforcement from the Government Delegate in Madrid, Francisco Martín, after Ministry of the Interior data revealed significant increases in various offenses.

Reported rises include a 38% increase in robberies involving violence and intimidation, a 37.2% rise in residential burglaries, and a 20.9% increase in thefts. Additionally, serious offenses involving injuries and brawls have risen, alongside a 22.2% increase in computer fraud. Recent reports continue to highlight the local demand for increased police presence to address these rising theft and cybercrime rates.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-21: Police operations in Chile and Spain lead to multiple arrests

Law enforcement in Chile and Spain have carried out several operations, including dismantling a drug ring in Alto Hospicio, uncovering a torture site in Estepona, and making arrests for homicide and sexual assu

17 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/alcal-de-henares-officials-demand-more-police-following-crime-rise

### 2026-09-06: Alcalá de Henares authorities execute court-ordered eviction

Authorities in Alcalá de Henares executed a court-ordered eviction of a residence on José María Pemán with support from the National and Local Police.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/alcal-de-henares-authorities-execute-court-ordered-eviction

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