Level of crime | 57.22 | Moderate | |
Crime increasing in the past 5 years | 77.82 | High | |
Worries home broken and things stolen | 48.34 | Moderate | |
Worries being mugged or robbed | 59.11 | Moderate | |
Worries car stolen | 35.48 | Low | |
Worries things from car stolen | 52.16 | Moderate | |
Worries attacked | 46.56 | Moderate | |
Worries being insulted | 42.73 | Moderate | |
Worries being subject to a physical attack because of your skin color, ethnic origin, gender or religion | 28.03 | Low | |
Problem people using or dealing drugs | 60.38 | High | |
Problem property crimes such as vandalism and theft | 63.20 | High | |
Problem violent crimes such as assault and armed robbery | 47.36 | Moderate | |
Problem corruption and bribery | 55.19 | Moderate |
Safety walking alone during daylight | 68.43 | High | |
Safety walking alone during night | 41.76 | Moderate |
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Last update: November 2024
These data are based on perceptions of visitors of this website in the past 5 years.
If the value is 0, it means it is perceived as very low, and if the value is 100, it means it is perceived as very high.
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2023, Madrid 26 murdered, Barcelona only 11.
Apart from this, Barcelona was completely fine.
Barcelona is one of the most loudest and chaotic cities, where people seem to be jaded due to high tourism. I wish that this influx of illegal immigrants continue so that I can witness Barcelona being burned to the ground.
But there are so many sketchy people, pickpockets, goons and lowlife people who are up to no good.
I feel bad for the people who live here it’s full with masses of tourists and crime really out of control. I witnessed two handbag snatchings but couldn’t do anything :(
For your safety just carry what you really need and a small amount of money to hand out avoid whole Ciutat Vella when it’s dark and Lineá 1 on the metro
But I wouldn’t say that’s just Bcn almost every big city in Europe is so done like London and Paris
The politics and police do nothing about it its pretty sad
If you want a honest review of crime in Barcelona then avoid La Mina, it's the only real dangerous neighbourhood in the city because of gypsies
I arrived at around 11pm and parked my car then realised there was a fork in the road and I wasn’t sure which way my friends place was so I whipped out my phone to take a quick look. I then locked my phone and put my arm down by my side but still had it in my hand - I thought as I was only a 1 minute walk (not even that!) that it would be ok.
Needless to say I heard footsteps running behind me and a man in a hood and a balaclava grabbed my phone. I kept a grip on it and started screaming to alert a few people nearby and he gave up and ran away. A paper bad I had was also ripped open in the process and my things scattered all over the floor. Two men came over and I thought I was in even more trouble but they picked my things up for me and found me a replacement bag. My friend heard me screaming through her window.
Barcelona used to be one of my favourite cities but I won’t be going back.
We quickly left and wanted to get out of Las Ramblas. Along a big street two guys pounded on me from the back while pushing my wife away. One tried to grab my watch, the other holding me from the back. All these happened during the broad day light (11ish in the morning) with hundreds of people passing by. Two families from the crowd shouted and tried to help us while I was struggling with the robbers. In a few moment 6 cops arrived. The robbers ran away. Fortunately watch was still intact and only got a few scratches and bruises.
Would never come back again to Barcelona.
We do appreciate the kind help from the tour leader, the passer-by families and the cops who helped us.
Me and my partner attempted theft on the underground 6 months ago and my daughter robbed last week and can’t claim on her insurance because the police refused to give a crime number - Lost the plot big time!
Living here, I traveled back many times to visit Barcelona and some friends I had then. The last visit I made was possibly in 2008. Very disappointed about people being so loud and rude there, compared to the way most people in the UK behave: politely.
However, this is hands down Europe's dirtiest city, and crime levels tend to be all over the place. If you keep a close eye on your belongings and stick to your group of friends, you should be fine. But there are parts of this city that border on feral and nasty.
Jumped by a gang of 7.
He was a week in ICU,and nearly lost his life.
The knife just missed his heart. he nearly bled to death and had internal bleeding.
He will be scarred for life in both senses of the word.
Apparently there were a further 2 stabbings that weekend.
The hospital were amazing and the crime logged with police.
But those people are still out there.
be careful.
All tourist areas in the world have problems and I am never there.
Enjoy the beautiful city.
I’ve been living in Barcelona since 2000 and in all my years here I’ve been robbed 5 times and my home broken in (morning time, while I was raking a shower). Every single instance these crimes perpetrated by moors.
I disagree wholeheartedly with a poster below that says that black Africans are the problem, I find them all those I’ve met extremely hardworking and kind people. Meanwhile the moors along with the tourists have made this city a dump.
Moving further inland because of these people.
Also, and this is a phenomenon that appeared more or less during the last six years, which I really feel I should mention: if you see in those areas small "bands" of young boys (most were part of the numerous boys who migrated alone in recent years from the Maghrib area, and these particular "bands" have become used to bad "street life"), be wary if they look like they are keeping an eye on you, particularly if you are visibly wearing valuables.
They are called locally the "relojeros" (as they work with watches, "relojes"), they have lately become quite specialized in stealing expensive watches (Rolex, Patek Philippe, etc.). They identify people wearing them, and once the victim is chosen, they can follow him/her for a long while. The price is worth it, for them. The best thing is not to show anything of value. They have been reported to become violent in some instances, shoving or violently grabbing from their victims to steal their belongings, or even brandishing knives.
If you are happy with that, go.
Otherwise, there are equally, or more beautiful cities in the world that are far safer and less trouble.
Is it really worth it?
Of course, I still try to avoid some areas, and I almost never go out late at night (not my lifestyle). So my experience is safety during daylight in decent areas mostly (all areas except El Raval and La Mina).
Very nice and cool city and extremely safe.
After Barcelona we visited Madrid and we found out that Madrid was by far more dangerous, plenty of gangs of "macheteros" and North african teenagers chasing tourist, we saw one german stabbed by "macheteros" in Madrid´s high street, it was really sad:we didn t see anything like that in Barcelona.
I loved the downtown and Barceloneta, extremely safe.
In huge contrast, we found Madrid very unsafe, all te city including Madrid s downtown, we were mu . In Madrid pickpocketing happens 24/7 but robberies, even violent ones can happen during the night.
Being pickpocketed is quite common, specially in touristic areas. Being robbed or assaulted during the day, even in front of hotels and/or restaurants, happens more often than not (so don't wear expensive watches or jewelry while visiting).
It's sad to say, but during my recent visit, I felt that they are not too welcoming of foreigners or tourists as much as they used to.
Beautiful city, but be very careful while visiting.
Be alert like any other big cities