Police in Spain are concentrated on unlawful squatting, gang violence and computer system rip-offs
The latest total information set available is for 2022, and this reveals that the “greatest quantitative increase corresponds to telematic scams,” which have actually soared by 72% compared to pre-pandemic numbers. The most striking boost has actually remained in the variety of rapes (+53%), tried murders (+44%) and criminal activities connected to injuries and riots (31.8%).
Despite these significant dives, the Ministry has actually rejected that this is a “crisis of insecurity in Spain,” particularly because this nation is still among the best in Europe.
The total criminal activity rate in Spain stands at 48.8, which is next to absolutely nothing compared to 79.5 in the UK, 60.7 in Germany, 53.9 in Denmark and 74.8 in Belgium.
To make sure “optimum security levels” moving forward, the federal government has numerous strategies up its sleeve to handle the most widespread criminal activities, that include particular actions in touristy locations and around schools and homes for the elderly.
Moreover, the powers that be have actually dedicated to increasing the variety of State Security Forces and Corps on the streets, assuring that in 2023 Spain will have the biggest cops existence ever.
For now, authorities think the criminal activity rate has actually increased just since policies and projects have actually triggered more victims to come forward and report any incorrect behaviors. Specifically, when it comes to drug trafficking, the Ministry thinks the high variety of prosecutions is a strong “indicator of police activity”.
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