Salou reduces crime by 20% and strengthens its status as a safe destination

The drop in crime rates in the Costa Daurada capital is four times higher than the average in the Tarragona region.

Generic image of a street in Salou with police patrols ensuring public safety.
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Generic image of a street in Salou with police patrols ensuring public safety.

The town of Salou ended 2025 with a 20% reduction in criminal activities, positioning itself as one of the safest urban areas in the Tarragona province.

According to official data from the Ministry of the Interior, Salou's crime reduction significantly exceeds the regional average of 5.1%. This achievement is particularly notable given the high number of visitors the municipality hosts throughout the year.
Specific data shows that homicides decreased by 60%, robberies fell by 18%, and thefts dropped by 6.4%. Additionally, cybercrime saw an 11.4% decline, reflecting a broad improvement in public safety.

"This decrease in crime rates is the direct result of the constant and coordinated work carried out by the different police forces."

Pere Granados · Mayor of Salou
Mayor Pere Granados emphasized the ongoing demand for a dedicated Basic Police Area (ABP) in Salou to provide more structural resources for this key Costa Daurada destination.