🏛️ Crime in Palencia
Detailed statistics of criminal offenses in this province
The province of Palencia recorded 5,186 criminal offenses in 2024, ranking #49 in the national provincial crime ranking. With a rate of 3223.2 crimes per 100,000 inhabitants, it is above the national average.
Compared to the previous year, crime increased by 5.5%. Property crimes (robberies, thefts, fraud) represent the most frequent category in this province.
Total 2024
5,186
Total 2023
4,915
Variation
+5.5%
National Ranking
#49
📈 Historical Evolution (2010-2024)
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⚖️ Breakdown by Crime Type (2024)
| # | Crime type | Infractions | % of total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Property crimes | 3,359 | 64.8% |
| 2 | Crimes against persons | 654 | 12.6% |
| 3 | Crimes against freedom | 447 | 8.6% |
| 4 | Public safety crimes | 240 | 4.6% |
| 5 | Fraud and forgery | 138 | 2.7% |
| 6 | Public order offenses | 83 | 1.6% |
| 7 | Sexual offenses | 48 | 0.9% |
| 8 | Other criminal offenses | 48 | 0.9% |
| 9 | Family offenses | 26 | 0.5% |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
In Palencia, 5,186 criminal offenses were recorded during 2024, representing a variation of +5.5% compared to the previous year.
📝 Crime analysis in Palencia
The province of Palencia shows an increase in its crime statistics during 2024, accumulating 5,186 criminal offenses, which represents an increase of 5.5% compared to 2023. In the Spanish provincial ranking, it holds position 49 out of 52.
With a rate of 3223.2 offenses per 100,000 inhabitants, it ranks one of those with the highest crime rate. This rate allows for an objective comparison of criminal incidence between provinces regardless of their population size.
The main criminal categories are patrimonio, contra las personas, contra la libertad, following a pattern similar to the rest of the national territory. Knowledge of this distribution is essential for planning police resources and preventive programs.
Historical data available since 2010 allows analyzing the evolution of security in Palencia and understanding the impact of different implemented policies. These statistics include both serious crimes and administrative offenses of a criminal nature.
Data Source: Crime Statistics Portal — Ministry of Interior. Last update: 2024.
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