Crime rates in the Maresme region have decreased by over 10% in early 2026, with notable reductions in violent thefts. However, some areas report increases in sexual assaults.
Recent statistics from the Ministry of Interior reveal that crime rates in the Maresme region have dropped by 10.5% during the first half of 2026 compared to the same period last year. This decline reflects a concerted effort by local law enforcement and community initiatives aimed at enhancing public safety.
The most dramatic decrease was observed in Vilassar de Mar, where violent robberies plummeted by an astonishing 62.5%, with only six incidents reported—an average of just one per month. Additionally, petty thefts also saw a significant reduction of 37.3%, totaling only 37 reported cases. Despite these positive trends, the city faced two homicides, highlighting ongoing concerns about certain types of violence.
In Premià de Mar, crime rates fell by 14.8%, driven largely by a 22.7% decrease in burglaries and a 10% drop in thefts, which amounted to 117 incidents over six months. These figures suggest that community policing efforts may be yielding positive results.
The Masnou experienced an overall crime reduction of 11.9%. However, it is noteworthy that burglaries increased by 20%, with 31 cases reported this year. While other crimes remained stable or decreased—such as a significant drop of 28.6% in petty thefts—the rise in home invasions raises questions about security measures within residential areas.
Pineda de Mar also recorded an 8.6% decline in criminal activity; however, there was a slight uptick of 15.8% in violent robberies, totaling 22 incidents reported this year. Conversely, petty thefts decreased by 12.4%, indicating mixed outcomes for local safety efforts.
A more modest decline was noted in Calella, where crime fell by 4.9%. The city saw a remarkable reduction of 50% in violent robberies and a substantial decrease of 38.5%% for burglaries; however, there was a concerning increase of 20%% in sexual assault cases.
Mataró maintained relative stability with only a slight decrease of 2.1%. While violent robberies dropped significantly—-21.1% (157 cases)—there were alarming increases: injuries and brawls surged by 34 .2% (51 incidents), alongside a similar rise of 34 .3% (47 cases) related to sexual offenses including serious assaults.
This mixed bag of results underscores the complexities facing law enforcement agencies as they strive to balance public safety with community trust and engagement strategies.
The data suggests that while many municipalities are experiencing reduced crime rates overall, specific categories such as sexual offenses require urgent attention and targeted interventions moving forward.
Citizens concerned about their safety can stay informed through local police updates and community meetings scheduled throughout the summer months to discuss ongoing initiatives aimed at further reducing crime rates across the region.
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