🚨 Crime in Melilla
Detailed statistics of criminal offenses in this autonomous community
Total 2024
4,365
Total 2023
4,357
Variation
+0.2%
National Ranking
#18
Melilla recorded 4,365 criminal offenses in 2024, ranking #18 in the national crime ranking. With a rate of 50.1 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 type | Infractions | % of total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Property crimes | 2,250 | 51.5% |
| 2 | Crimes against persons | 909 | 20.8% |
| 3 | Crimes against freedom | 541 | 12.4% |
| 4 | Public safety crimes | 225 | 5.2% |
| 5 | Public order offenses | 110 | 2.5% |
| 6 | Fraud and forgery | 62 | 1.4% |
| 7 | Sexual offenses | 42 | 1.0% |
| 8 | Other criminal offenses | 34 | 0.8% |
| 9 | Family offenses | 19 | 0.4% |
| 10 | Special legislation | 1 | 0.0% |
📝 Crime analysis in Melilla
CIUDAD AUTÓNOMA DE MELILLA shows an increase in its crime figures in 2024, with a total of 4,365 registered criminal offenses. This figure represents 0.2% of the national total, showing a slight increase of 0.2% compared to the previous year. In the ranking of autonomous communities, CIUDAD AUTÓNOMA DE MELILLA holds position 18 out of 17, being similar to the national average.
The most frequent crime types are: property crimes (2,250 cases), crimes against persons (909 cases), crimes against freedom (541 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 analysis of historical evolution since 2010 allows identifying significant trends in public safety in CIUDAD AUTÓNOMA DE MELILLA. 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.
CIUDAD AUTÓNOMA DE MELILLA recorded 4,365 criminal offenses in 2024, representing a 0.2% change compared to 4,357 offenses in 2023. The figure increased year-over-year. Nationally, this autonomous community ranks #18 in total recorded crimes.
Analyzing the historical evolution of CIUDAD AUTÓNOMA DE MELILLA between 2010 and 2024, the number of crimes has decreased by 6.2%, going from 4,652 to 4,365 recorded offenses. The year with the highest number of offenses was 2019 with 5,582, while the minimum was recorded in 2021 with 4,116.
The breakdown by crime type in CIUDAD AUTÓNOMA DE MELILLA shows the following distribution: 1. PATRIMONIO: 2,250 cases (51.5%); 2. CONTRA LAS PERSONAS: 909 cases (20.8%); 3. CONTRA LA LIBERTAD: 541 cases (12.4%); 4. SEGURIDAD COLECTIVA: 225 cases (5.2%); 5. ORDEN PÚBLICO: 110 cases (2.5%). The top 5 categories account for 92.4% of all recorded offenses.
Data sourced from Spain's Ministry of the Interior, updated with the latest official figures from the Crime Balance report.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
In Melilla, 4,365 criminal offenses were recorded during 2024, representing a variation of +0.2% compared to the previous year.
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