Tour operators are highlighting the start of the winter season in the south of Gran Canaria, highlighting the level of security in Maspalomas. The level of crime in the south of Gran Canaria has shown interesting trends in recent years. In addition, efforts are being made to improve overall security in the south of Gran Canaria, with a significant 35% decrease in reported crimes in previous years, which contributes to Maspalomas being considered a safe place for residents and tourists.
In general, the area is considered safe compared to other towns in Spain. Maspalomas, for example, has one of the lowest crime rates in Spain at just 28,26 crimes per 1,000 inhabitants, compared to much higher figures in cities such as Madrid and Barcelona.
Furthermore, criminal activity tends to be lower during peak tourist months, indicating that the presence of tourists may have a deterrent effect on certain types of crime. Despite this, crimes such as cybercrime have been on the rise, reflecting a national trend in Spain.
In 2024, Maspalomas will implement a robust security device for the period of maximum tourist influx and in 2025, when the Carnival takes place, the participation of more than 300 National Police officers is already planned. This operation will focus on areas with high public influx, such as the Yumbo Shopping Centre, and will focus on preventing crimes, especially those related to violence and drug use.
