The city of L'Hospitalet de Llobregat has seen a 6.6% reduction in the total number of crimes during the first quarter of 2026, according to the latest data published by the Ministry of the Interior. This decrease rises to 8% if cybercrime is excluded. In absolute terms, crimes fell from 5,428 between January and March 2025 to 4,992 in the same period this year.

Robberies with violence and intimidation, a major public concern, showed a slight drop of 1%, from 615 to 609 reported cases. Petty thefts, on the other hand, experienced a more significant decrease of 11.4%, although they remain high with 1,823 cases reported in this period, averaging about 20 daily. In contrast, crimes against sexual freedom increased by 45.7%, rising from 35 to 51.

Since April 2026, the Mossos d'Esquadra (Catalan Police) implemented the 'Bastió' shock plan to combat crime in Catalonia's second-largest city. According to police sources, this plan has begun to yield results, with a downward trend in petty thefts and violent robberies. Operations include extraordinary police deployments and checks at strategic points such as public transport, commercial areas, and leisure zones.

The profile of those arrested during the 'Bastió' plan shows that 87% are men, who primarily operate in public spaces (82% of cases). Mobile phones are the main target (65%), and the most common method is snatching (51%). 46% of assailants use scooters to escape. Of the 290 individuals detained, 175 are young people (65%) and 22% are minors. High recidivism has also been noted among some arrestees.

Insecurity has been a recurring concern for the residents of L'Hospitalet for years. In February 2026, the mayor expressed the need to ensure safety, especially for the elderly. The Ministry of the Interior's data is based on reports filed with various police forces, including the Mossos d'Esquadra and local police.