🚨 Crime in Galicia

Detailed statistics of criminal offenses in this autonomous community

Total 2024

95,255

Total 2023

94,800

Variation

+0.5%

National Ranking

#7

Galicia recorded 95,255 criminal offenses in 2024, ranking #7 in the national crime ranking. With a rate of 35.3 offenses per 1,000 inhabitants, it is in an intermediate position in the national ranking.

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.

🗺️ By Provinces (2024)

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📈 Historical Evolution (2010-2024)

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⚖️ Breakdown by Crime Type (2024)

#Crime typeInfractions% of total
1Property crimes66,02369.3%
2Crimes against persons9,97610.5%
3Crimes against freedom8,1898.6%
4Public safety crimes4,2444.5%
5Fraud and forgery1,9602.1%
6Public order offenses1,0251.1%
7Sexual offenses8800.9%
8Other criminal offenses7410.8%
9Family offenses2490.3%
10Special legislation50.0%

📝 Crime analysis in Galicia

GALICIA shows an increase in its crime figures in 2024, with a total of 95,255 registered criminal offenses. This figure represents 3.9% of the national total, showing a slight increase of 0.5% compared to the previous year. In the ranking of autonomous communities, GALICIA holds position 7 out of 17, being safer than the national average.

The most frequent crime types are: property crimes (66,023 cases), crimes against persons (9,976 cases), crimes against freedom (8,189 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.

Galicia, with its fishing-based economy and rural areas, shows lower crime patterns. Its Celtic heritage and low population density contribute to a more cohesive community and reduced criminality.

The analysis of historical evolution since 2010 allows identifying significant trends in public safety in GALICIA. 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.

GALICIA recorded 95,255 criminal offenses in 2024, representing a 0.5% change compared to 94,800 offenses in 2023. The figure increased year-over-year. Nationally, this autonomous community ranks #7 in total recorded crimes.

Analyzing the historical evolution of GALICIA between 2010 and 2024, the number of crimes has increased by 22.8%, going from 77,548 to 95,255 recorded offenses. The year with the highest number of offenses was 2024 with 95,255, while the minimum was recorded in 2020 with 73,344.

The breakdown by crime type in GALICIA shows the following distribution: 1. PATRIMONIO: 66,023 cases (69.3%); 2. CONTRA LAS PERSONAS: 9,976 cases (10.5%); 3. CONTRA LA LIBERTAD: 8,189 cases (8.6%); 4. SEGURIDAD COLECTIVA: 4,244 cases (4.5%); 5. FALSEDADES: 1,960 cases (2.1%). The top 5 categories account for 94.9% 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 Galicia, 95,255 criminal offenses were recorded during 2024, representing a variation of +0.5% compared to the previous year.

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Data Source

Crime Statistics Portal

Ministry of Interior