⚠️ Provinces with Highest Crime in Spain 2024
Ranking of provinces with highest crime rate per 100,000 inhabitants
The provinces with the highest crime rate in Spain 2024 generally coincide with the most populated and tourist areas of the country. Barcelona, Madrid, Valencia and the Balearic Islands have the highest rates, exceeding 50 offenses per 1,000 inhabitants.
It is important to contextualize this data: large cities and tourist areas concentrate greater economic activity and population mobility, factors that statistically increase crime incidence.
📌 Nota importante: Las provincias con mayor número de delitos coinciden generalmente con las más pobladas y turísticas. Para una comparación objetiva, consulta también la tasa por 100.000 habitantes.
📋 Full Ranking
| # | Province | Total 2024 | Total 2023 | Variation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Madrid | 399,088 | 411,782 | -3.1% |
| #2 | Barcelona | 389,085 | 392,698 | -0.9% |
| #3 | Valencia | 149,985 | 152,856 | -1.9% |
| #4 | Alicante | 104,635 | 105,373 | -0.7% |
| #5 | Málaga | 102,232 | 99,025 | +3.2% |
| #6 | Seville | 100,401 | 102,860 | -2.4% |
| #7 | Balearic Islands | 80,369 | 78,509 | +2.4% |
| #8 | Murcia | 74,579 | 74,194 | +0.5% |
| #9 | Biscay | 58,551 | 59,227 | -1.1% |
| #10 | Cádiz | 56,918 | 59,907 | -5.0% |
| #11 | Las Palmas | 55,912 | 56,626 | -1.3% |
| #12 | Santa Cruz de Tenerife | 51,073 | 47,596 | +7.3% |
| #13 | Girona | 50,282 | 48,223 | +4.3% |
| #14 | Tarragona | 48,200 | 46,897 | +2.8% |
| #15 | A Coruña | 42,670 | 42,111 | +1.3% |
| #16 | Granada | 40,924 | 41,752 | -2.0% |
| #17 | Zaragoza | 40,804 | 38,899 | +4.9% |
| #18 | Navarre | 35,872 | 35,094 | +2.2% |
| #19 | Asturias | 34,312 | 33,888 | +1.3% |
| #20 | Almería | 34,117 | 33,291 | +2.5% |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Madrid registra el mayor número de infracciones penales en 2024 con 399,088 casos. Sin embargo, esto se debe principalmente a su alta población y actividad económica.
⚖️ Quick Comparator
Popular comparisons:
Data Source
Crime Statistics Portal
Ministry of Interior