🚨 Crime in Valencian Community
Detailed statistics of criminal offenses in this autonomous community
Total 2024
283,414
Total 2023
287,379
Variation
-1.4%
National Ranking
#4
Valencian Community recorded 283,414 criminal offenses in 2024, ranking #4 in the national crime ranking. With a rate of 54.3 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 type | Infractions | % of total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Property crimes | 204,439 | 72.1% |
| 2 | Crimes against persons | 30,880 | 10.9% |
| 3 | Crimes against freedom | 18,058 | 6.4% |
| 4 | Public safety crimes | 9,387 | 3.3% |
| 5 | Fraud and forgery | 5,561 | 2.0% |
| 6 | Public order offenses | 4,147 | 1.5% |
| 7 | Sexual offenses | 2,679 | 0.9% |
| 8 | Other criminal offenses | 1,244 | 0.4% |
| 9 | Family offenses | 936 | 0.3% |
| 10 | Special legislation | 24 | 0.0% |
📝 Crime analysis in Valencian Community
COMUNITAT VALENCIANA records a decrease in its crime figures in 2024, with a total of 283,414 registered criminal offenses. This figure represents 11.6% of the national total, showing a slight decrease of 1.4% compared to the previous year. In the ranking of autonomous communities, COMUNITAT VALENCIANA holds position 4 out of 17, being similar to the national average.
The most frequent crime types are: property crimes (204,439 cases), crimes against persons (30,880 cases), crimes against freedom (18,058 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.
The Valencian Community, known for its Mediterranean tourism and citrus agriculture, shows crime patterns affected by seasonal tourist influx. Coastal cities like Benidorm may experience an uptick in petty crimes during peak season.
The analysis of historical evolution since 2010 allows identifying significant trends in public safety in COMUNITAT VALENCIANA. The data shows how socioeconomic, demographic factors and implemented security policies have influenced these figures over the years.
These statistics include both serious crimes and administrative offenses of a criminal nature. 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.
COMUNITAT VALENCIANA recorded 283,414 criminal offenses in 2024, representing a 1.4% change compared to 287,379 offenses in 2023. The figure decreased year-over-year. Nationally, this autonomous community ranks #4 in total recorded crimes.
Analyzing the historical evolution of COMUNITAT VALENCIANA between 2010 and 2024, the number of crimes has decreased by 1.3%, going from 287,158 to 283,414 recorded offenses. The year with the highest number of offenses was 2023 with 287,379, while the minimum was recorded in 2020 with 193,222.
The breakdown by crime type in COMUNITAT VALENCIANA shows the following distribution: 1. PATRIMONIO: 204,439 cases (72.1%); 2. CONTRA LAS PERSONAS: 30,880 cases (10.9%); 3. CONTRA LA LIBERTAD: 18,058 cases (6.4%); 4. SEGURIDAD COLECTIVA: 9,387 cases (3.3%); 5. FALSEDADES: 5,561 cases (2.0%). The top 5 categories account for 94.7% of all recorded offenses.
Data sourced from Spain's Ministry of the Interior, updated with the latest official figures from the Crime Balance report.
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In Valencian Community, 283,414 criminal offenses were recorded during 2024, representing a variation of -1.4% compared to the previous year.
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