Fraud and forgery in La Rioja
Detailed analysis of this type of crime across Spanish territory
Crimes of type "Fraud and forgery" in the province of La Rioja totaled 203 recorded cases in 2024. This figure represents a variation of +58.6% compared to the previous year.
Historical analysis allows identifying trends for this type of crime in La Rioja and comparing them with other Spanish provinces.
Total 2024
203
infractions
Total 2023
128
infractions
Annual Variation
+58.6%
vs 2023
Historical Evolution (2010-2024)
| Year | Infractions | Variation |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 203 | - |
| 2023 | 128 | -36.9% |
| 2022 | 180 | +40.6% |
| 2021 | 174 | -3.3% |
| 2020 | 55 | -68.4% |
| 2019 | 73 | +32.7% |
| 2018 | 64 | -12.3% |
| 2017 | 52 | -18.8% |
| 2016 | 66 | +26.9% |
| 2015 | 62 | -6.1% |
| 2014 | 73 | +17.7% |
| 2013 | 52 | -28.8% |
| 2012 | 81 | +55.8% |
| 2011 | 93 | +14.8% |
| 2010 | 54 | -41.9% |
In the province of La Rioja, the crime categories of fraud and forgery have shown a significant upward trend from 2020 to 2024. In 2020, there were only 55 reported cases, but this figure surged to 203 cases in 2024, marking an increase of 58.6% year-over-year. The previous years also reflect a steady rise, with cases escalating from 174 in 2021 to 180 in 2022 and reaching 128 in 2023. This sharp increase may correlate with the province's growing tourism sector, which can attract opportunistic criminal behavior, as well as shifts in economic conditions that may lead individuals to commit fraud.
La Rioja's population density, while lower than larger urban areas, has not insulated it from this trend. Comparatively, national statistics show that fraud and forgery rates have increased across Spain, but La Rioja's rise is particularly pronounced, warranting attention from law enforcement and community leaders. As reported by the Statistical Portal of Criminality, Spanish Ministry of Interior, these figures emphasize the need for enhanced public safety measures in the region.