🚨 Crime in Andalusia

Detailed statistics of criminal offenses in this autonomous community

Total 2024

409,308

Total 2023

413,181

Variation

-0.9%

National Ranking

#2

Andalusia recorded 409,308 criminal offenses in 2024, ranking #2 in the national crime ranking. With a rate of 47.9 offenses per 1,000 inhabitants, it is one of the communities with the highest crime rate.

Property crimes (robberies, thefts, fraud) represent approximately 43% of the total, being the most frequent category. Historical analysis since 2010 identifies significant trends in citizen security.

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📈 Historical Evolution (2010-2024)

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⚖️ Breakdown by Crime Type (2024)

#Crime typeInfractions% of total
1Property crimes280,51168.5%
2Crimes against persons47,01111.5%
3Crimes against freedom35,2998.6%
4Public safety crimes16,0203.9%
5Fraud and forgery7,7031.9%
6Public order offenses5,5921.4%
7Sexual offenses3,4530.8%
8Other criminal offenses2,9250.7%
9Family offenses1,6900.4%
10Special legislation1940.0%

📝 Crime analysis in Andalusia

ANDALUCÍA records a decrease in its crime figures in 2024, with a total of 409,308 registered criminal offenses. This figure represents 16.7% of the national total, showing a slight decrease of 0.9% compared to the previous year. In the ranking of autonomous communities, ANDALUCÍA holds position 2 out of 17, being similar to the national average.

The most frequent crime types are: property crimes (280,511 cases), crimes against persons (47,011 cases), crimes against freedom (35,299 cases). This criminal pattern is characteristic of the region and reflects both its demographic structure and economic activity. Local authorities maintain specific prevention programs adapted to these typologies.

Andalusia, with the largest population in Spain and significant tourism on the Costa del Sol, shows crime patterns influenced by its agricultural economy and seasonal tourism. Economic diversity and the influx of visitors can increase certain types of crime.

The analysis of historical evolution since 2010 allows identifying significant trends in public safety in ANDALUCÍA. The data shows how socioeconomic, demographic factors and implemented security policies have influenced these figures over the years.

It is important to consider that figures may vary seasonally, with typical increases during holiday periods. For a complete overview of the situation, we recommend consulting the breakdown by provinces and crime types available in the related sections.

Data Source: Crime Statistics Portal — Ministry of Interior. Last update: 2024.

ANDALUCÍA recorded 409,308 criminal offenses in 2024, representing a 0.9% change compared to 413,181 offenses in 2023. The figure decreased year-over-year. Nationally, this autonomous community ranks #2 in total recorded crimes.

Analyzing the historical evolution of ANDALUCÍA between 2010 and 2024, the number of crimes has increased by 0.0%, going from 409,396 to 409,308 recorded offenses. The year with the highest number of offenses was 2023 with 413,181, while the minimum was recorded in 2020 with 287,594.

The breakdown by crime type in ANDALUCÍA shows the following distribution: 1. PATRIMONIO: 280,511 cases (68.5%); 2. CONTRA LAS PERSONAS: 47,011 cases (11.5%); 3. CONTRA LA LIBERTAD: 35,299 cases (8.6%); 4. SEGURIDAD COLECTIVA: 16,020 cases (3.9%); 5. FALSEDADES: 7,703 cases (1.9%). The top 5 categories account for 94.4% of all recorded offenses.

Data sourced from Spain's Ministry of the Interior, updated with the latest official figures from the Crime Balance report.

📊 Ministerio del Interior🕐 Last updated: 2026-02

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In Andalusia, 409,308 criminal offenses were recorded during 2024, representing a variation of -0.9% compared to the previous year.

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