# Spanish regional crime rate variations

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/spanish-regional-crime-rate-variations
> Updated: 2026-09-22T05:38:50.000Z. Sources: 13. Developments: 2.

In 2026, crime trends in Spain have shown significant regional variation. In Torrevieja, officials reported a notable decline in criminal offenses during the first seven months of the year, with rates falling by more than 9% compared to 2025. This decrease included a nearly 10% drop in cybercrime and a more than 20% reduction in robberies involving violence and intimidation.

Conversely, data from the first half of 2026 for other regions indicates mixed results. While Écija saw an overall crime decrease of 6.4%—largely due to a 21.1% reduction in cybercrime—the municipality experienced a 233.3% surge in vehicle theft. In the Madrid region, several areas including Pozuelo de Alarcón and Majadahonda reported increases in crime. Nationally, Spain recorded a slight overall increase in crime of 0.5% during the first semester of 2026.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-22: Crime trends in Spain show regional variations in 2026

Crime trends in Spain for early 2026 show a 0.5% national increase, with Écija seeing a 6.4% drop due to lower cybercrime, while Pozuelo de Alarcón and Majadahonda reported significant rises.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/crime-trends-in-spain-show-regional-variations-in-2026

### 2026-08-24: Torrevieja reports decline in crime rates for 2026

Crime rates in Torrevieja fell by over 9% during the first seven months of 2026, with significant decreases in robberies and cybercrime reported by Alicante authorities.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/torrevieja-reports-decline-in-crime-rates-for-2026

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