Interior reports 7.3% rise in crime in Xàbia in first half of 2026

The Ministry of Interior has released a report covering the first half of 2026 showing an increase in crime in Xàbia of 7.3% compared with the same period the previous year, as La Marina Times reported when comparing the municipality's performance with that of other localities in the Marina Alta.

Online fraud the main cause of the rise

The document attributes much of this increase to a notable rise in online fraud, with 130 cases recorded in the first six months of the year. In contrast, conventional crime barely changed, with growth described as slight.

Other crimes on the rise

The report also reflects an increase in offences against sexual freedom, as well as vehicle thefts. Robberies with violence stand out particularly, with their numbers practically doubling compared with the previous year.

Falls in other categories

On the other side, the report records a decline in burglaries, drug trafficking and assault offences, including brawls involving several people.

A partial picture

The Ministry of Interior notes that this type of report only covers municipalities with more than 20,000 inhabitants and that the data released covers only January to June, so it does not yet include the summer high season.