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Crime rates in León province

Overview

During the first half of 2026, the province of León reported a crime rate of 40.5 offenses per thousand inhabitants, which was ten points lower than the national average of 50.5. Data from the Ministry of the Interior indicated that law enforcement resolved 3,745 offenses, representing a 3.9% increase from the previous year.

While arrests and investigations rose by 5.2%, notable decreases were recorded in intentional homicides and murders, which fell from four cases in the first half of 2025 to one in the same period of 2026. In the area of cybercrime, the province registered 2,565 offenses; this included a 4.5% increase in computer fraud, though other cybercrimes decreased by 13%. Additionally, the capital of León saw significant declines in serious offenses involving injuries and violent robberies.

Entities

National Commission for the Regulation of Transport · Río Grande Municipality · Mossos d'Esquadra · Common Agricultural Policy · Río Grande City Council

Timeline

3 days ago

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Sources

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