🚨 Crime in La Rioja

Detailed statistics of criminal offenses in this autonomous community

Total 2024

11,939

Total 2023

12,152

Variation

-1.8%

National Ranking

#17

La Rioja recorded 11,939 criminal offenses in 2024, ranking #17 in the national crime ranking. With a rate of 37.1 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.

📈 Historical Evolution (2010-2024)

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⚖️ Breakdown by Crime Type (2024)

#Crime typeInfractions% of total
1Property crimes8,25669.2%
2Crimes against persons1,43512.0%
3Crimes against freedom9247.7%
4Public safety crimes4403.7%
5Fraud and forgery2031.7%
6Public order offenses1501.3%
7Sexual offenses1191.0%
8Other criminal offenses770.6%
9Family offenses340.3%
10Special legislation0.0%

📝 Crime analysis in La Rioja

RIOJA (LA) records a decrease in its crime figures in 2024, with a total of 11,939 registered criminal offenses. This figure represents 0.5% of the national total, showing a slight decrease of 1.8% compared to the previous year. In the ranking of autonomous communities, RIOJA (LA) holds position 17 out of 17, being safer than the national average.

The most frequent crime types are: property crimes (8,256 cases), crimes against persons (1,435 cases), crimes against freedom (924 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.

La Rioja, as the smallest autonomous community and famous for its wine production, has relatively low crime patterns. The tranquility of the region and its involvement in the Camino de Santiago promote a safe environment.

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

The data collection methodology has been standardized nationwide since 2010. 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.

RIOJA (LA) recorded 11,939 criminal offenses in 2024, representing a 1.8% change compared to 12,152 offenses in 2023. The figure decreased year-over-year. Nationally, this autonomous community ranks #17 in total recorded crimes.

Analyzing the historical evolution of RIOJA (LA) between 2010 and 2024, the number of crimes has increased by 26.4%, going from 9,448 to 11,939 recorded offenses. The year with the highest number of offenses was 2023 with 12,152, while the minimum was recorded in 2020 with 7,827.

The breakdown by crime type in RIOJA (LA) shows the following distribution: 1. PATRIMONIO: 8,256 cases (69.2%); 2. CONTRA LAS PERSONAS: 1,435 cases (12.0%); 3. CONTRA LA LIBERTAD: 924 cases (7.7%); 4. SEGURIDAD COLECTIVA: 440 cases (3.7%); 5. FALSEDADES: 203 cases (1.7%). The top 5 categories account for 94.3% 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 La Rioja, 11,939 criminal offenses were recorded during 2024, representing a variation of -1.8% compared to the previous year.

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