🚨 Crime in Basque Country
Detailed statistics of criminal offenses in this autonomous community
Total 2024
108,194
Total 2023
107,823
Variation
+0.3%
National Ranking
#5
Basque Country recorded 108,194 criminal offenses in 2024, ranking #5 in the national crime ranking. With a rate of 48.7 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.
🗺️ By Provinces (2024)
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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 | 79,122 | 73.1% |
| 2 | Crimes against freedom | 9,283 | 8.6% |
| 3 | Crimes against persons | 9,226 | 8.5% |
| 4 | Public safety crimes | 3,524 | 3.3% |
| 5 | Fraud and forgery | 1,775 | 1.6% |
| 6 | Public order offenses | 1,356 | 1.3% |
| 7 | Sexual offenses | 1,150 | 1.1% |
| 8 | Other criminal offenses | 580 | 0.5% |
| 9 | Family offenses | 154 | 0.1% |
| 10 | Special legislation | 7 | 0.0% |
📝 Crime analysis in Basque Country
PAÍS VASCO shows an increase in its crime figures in 2024, with a total of 108,194 registered criminal offenses. This figure represents 4.4% of the national total, showing a slight increase of 0.3% compared to the previous year. In the ranking of autonomous communities, PAÍS VASCO holds position 5 out of 17, being similar to the national average.
The most frequent crime types are: property crimes (79,122 cases), crimes against freedom (9,283 cases), crimes against persons (9,226 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 Basque Country, with its strong industrial economy and distinctive culture, has lower crime patterns compared to other regions. Economic stability and a high standard of living contribute to reduced criminality.
The analysis of historical evolution since 2010 allows identifying significant trends in public safety in PAÍS VASCO. The data shows how socioeconomic, demographic factors and implemented security policies have influenced these figures over the years.
It is important to consider that figures may vary seasonally, with typical increases during holiday periods. 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.
PAÍS VASCO recorded 108,194 criminal offenses in 2024, representing a 0.3% change compared to 107,823 offenses in 2023. The figure increased year-over-year. Nationally, this autonomous community ranks #5 in total recorded crimes.
Analyzing the historical evolution of PAÍS VASCO between 2010 and 2024, the number of crimes has increased by 20.0%, going from 90,175 to 108,194 recorded offenses. The year with the highest number of offenses was 2024 with 108,194, while the minimum was recorded in 2020 with 77,176.
The breakdown by crime type in PAÍS VASCO shows the following distribution: 1. PATRIMONIO: 79,122 cases (73.1%); 2. CONTRA LA LIBERTAD: 9,283 cases (8.6%); 3. CONTRA LAS PERSONAS: 9,226 cases (8.5%); 4. SEGURIDAD COLECTIVA: 3,524 cases (3.3%); 5. FALSEDADES: 1,775 cases (1.6%). The top 5 categories account for 95.1% 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 Basque Country, 108,194 criminal offenses were recorded during 2024, representing a variation of +0.3% compared to the previous year.
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