How safe is Spain compared to UK?

Spain maintains a low crime rate compared to its European counterparts with 48.8 known criminal acts per thousand inhabitants. In the United Kingdom the crime rate reaches 79.5 per thousand, 74.8 in Belgium, 60.7 in Germany and 53.9 in Denmark.



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Yes, Barcelona and Madrid is safe for tourism, but tourists can be easy prey for pickpockets. There is little violent crime and few unsafe areas but compared to barcelona, Madrid is safe destination but it is also huge city! Both are very beautiful cities in Spain.

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the UK, Spain has a lot more financial benefits in pretty much every category, from dining out to utility fees. Overall, the cost of living in Spain vs. the UK should come in at about 30 - 40% lower, with every factor considered.

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  • Spain has one of the lowest crime rates of Europe, around one third less than also Germany.
  • There is a concentration of crime at parts of the Costa del Sol and in Barcelona. Most crimes in Spain are drug related and theft and burglary in mostly touristic areas.
  • The homicide rate is very low in Spain.


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Spaniards earn USD 37 922 per year on average, less than the OECD average of USD 49 165. Another essential factor of employment quality is job security, in terms of expected loss of earnings when someone becomes unemployed.

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Our Top 10 Best Places to Live in Spain Near the Sea
  • Marbella, Costa Del Sol. ...
  • Palma, Mallorca. ...
  • Portals Nous, Mallorca. ...
  • Puerto Andratx, Mallorca. ...
  • Puerto Banús, Costa del Sol. ...
  • San Antonio, Ibiza. ...
  • Santa Eulalia, Ibiza. ...
  • Sierra Blanca, Marbella.


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Cheapest Places to Live in Spain
  1. Madrid. Madrid is one of the most affordable and enjoyable bigger cities in Spain. ...
  2. Bilbao. Another cheap city to consider is Bilbao. ...
  3. Santiago de Compostela. ...
  4. Fuengirola. ...
  5. Pamplona. ...
  6. Alicante. ...
  7. Santa Cruz de Tenerife. ...
  8. Málaga.


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