Crime in San Fernando de Henares Rises by 29.3% in First Quarter

Increases noted in thefts, home burglaries, online scams, and vehicle thefts, though violent robberies have decreased.

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San Fernando de Henares has recorded a significant 29.3% increase in criminal offenses during the first quarter of 2026 compared to the same period last year.

The municipality of San Fernando de Henares has seen one of the most notable increases in crime during the first quarter of 2026. Criminal offenses rose from 399 to 516, representing a 29.3% increase compared to the same period in 2025. This rise is observed in both conventional crime, up by 27.6%, and cybercrime, which has increased by 36.3%, adding a total of 117 more offenses.
The crimes most affecting residents' daily lives have seen the largest increases. Petty thefts rose by 26.1%, from 115 to 145 cases. Robberies with force in homes, although lower in absolute numbers (from 5 to 11 cases), have doubled with a 120% increase. The overall category of robberies with force in homes, establishments, and other facilities also grew by 45.5% (from 11 to 16 cases). Vehicle thefts increased by 63.6%, with 18 cases recorded compared to 11 the previous year.
On a more positive note, robberies with violence and intimidation decreased by 42.9%, falling from 7 to 4 cases. The municipality registered no intentional homicides, completed murders, or kidnappings. Serious and less serious offenses of injury and public disorder saw a minimal variation, from 3 to 4 cases.
In terms of crimes against sexual freedom, cases rose from 1 to 4, including 3 sexual assaults with penetration. Drug trafficking also saw a significant spike, with a 200% increase from 2 to 6 cases, figures that warrant monitoring due to their social impact.
Cybercrime grew by 36.3%, with 109 criminal offenses compared to 80 the previous year. Within this category, online scams increased by 42.3% (from 71 to 101 cases), while other cybercrimes slightly decreased.
In summary, San Fernando de Henares presents a picture of a general increase in crime, both on the streets and in the digital realm. Key areas of concern include petty thefts, home burglaries, vehicle thefts, and online scams, despite a decrease in violent robberies and the absence of homicides.