Spain has a relatively low crime rate, but things do happen. Tourists are far more often victims of pickpockets and petty thieves than they are of muggers, and violence is rare.
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Like all major cities, muggings can happen at any time, anywhere in the world. Barcelona is a beautiful city and although muggings happen, it should not discourage travelers from exploring that area.
If you decide to travel to Spain: Avoid demonstrations and crowds. Be aware of your surroundings when traveling to tourist locations and crowded public venues. Follow the instructions of local authorities.
According to the Global Peace Index of 2022, Spain is ranked as the 29th most peaceful country in the world – 100 places higher than the United States!
The 1,960,113 criminal offences recorded in 2021 represent a decrease of 10.9 per cent compared to 2019, and put the crime rate at 41.4 offences per thousand inhabitants.
Leave some cash and cards at your Barcelona hotel or apartment in the room safe. Remember you don't need video cards, gym cards, library cards, and all the other loyalty cards you have at home in Barcelona. Take them out of your wallet before you leave home. Or buy a secure wallet for vacations.
It will all depend on where you are walking. Keep away from dark alleys and you should be fine. Locals told us not to walk THROUGH the Plaza de Cataluna at night so we didn't do so. I walk around my neighborhood late at night and I am ok.
Where is the safest city to live in Spain? Serville, the capital of Andalusian, is considered to be the safest city in Spain with its relaxed, coastal lifestyle. Granada comes in a close second.
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.