🚨 Crime in Extremadura
Detailed statistics of criminal offenses in this autonomous community
Total 2024
34,649
Total 2023
35,269
Variation
-1.8%
National Ranking
#14
Extremadura recorded 34,649 criminal offenses in 2024, ranking #14 in the national crime ranking. With a rate of 32.7 offenses per 1,000 inhabitants, it is one of the safest communities in Spain.
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 | 22,650 | 65.4% |
| 2 | Crimes against persons | 3,883 | 11.2% |
| 3 | Crimes against freedom | 3,163 | 9.1% |
| 4 | Fraud and forgery | 1,320 | 3.8% |
| 5 | Public safety crimes | 1,227 | 3.5% |
| 6 | Public order offenses | 424 | 1.2% |
| 7 | Sexual offenses | 393 | 1.1% |
| 8 | Other criminal offenses | 366 | 1.1% |
| 9 | Family offenses | 246 | 0.7% |
| 10 | Special legislation | 1 | 0.0% |
📝 Crime analysis in Extremadura
EXTREMADURA records a decrease in its crime figures in 2024, with a total of 34,649 registered criminal offenses. This figure represents 1.4% of the national total, showing a slight decrease of 1.8% compared to the previous year. In the ranking of autonomous communities, EXTREMADURA holds position 14 out of 17, being safer than the national average.
The most frequent crime types are: property crimes (22,650 cases), crimes against persons (3,883 cases), crimes against freedom (3,163 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.
Extremadura, with its low population density and rural economy, shows significantly low crime patterns. Its historical heritage and lack of urbanization contribute to a safer environment.
The analysis of historical evolution since 2010 allows identifying significant trends in public safety in EXTREMADURA. The data shows how socioeconomic, demographic factors and implemented security policies have influenced these figures over the years.
The data reflects offenses known to the State Security Forces and Bodies. 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.
EXTREMADURA recorded 34,649 criminal offenses in 2024, representing a 1.8% change compared to 35,269 offenses in 2023. The figure decreased year-over-year. Nationally, this autonomous community ranks #14 in total recorded crimes.
Analyzing the historical evolution of EXTREMADURA between 2010 and 2024, the number of crimes has increased by 15.4%, going from 30,016 to 34,649 recorded offenses. The year with the highest number of offenses was 2023 with 35,269, while the minimum was recorded in 2020 with 25,041.
The breakdown by crime type in EXTREMADURA shows the following distribution: 1. PATRIMONIO: 22,650 cases (65.4%); 2. CONTRA LAS PERSONAS: 3,883 cases (11.2%); 3. CONTRA LA LIBERTAD: 3,163 cases (9.1%); 4. FALSEDADES: 1,320 cases (3.8%); 5. SEGURIDAD COLECTIVA: 1,227 cases (3.5%). The top 5 categories account for 93.1% 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 Extremadura, 34,649 criminal offenses were recorded during 2024, representing a variation of -1.8% compared to the previous year.
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