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Crime in Cordoba increases by 8.5% in the first quarter, driven by cybercrime and burglaries

Criminal offenses rise to 8,668 cases, with a notable increase in online scams and home burglaries.

Generic image of blurred emergency lights on wet asphalt, representing rising crime.
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Generic image of blurred emergency lights on wet asphalt, representing rising crime.

The province of Cordoba has seen an 8.5% rise in crime during the first quarter of 2026, reaching 8,668 criminal offenses compared to 7,987 in the same period last year.

This increase is attributed to both conventional crime, which grew by 7.8%, and cybercrime, which rose by 10.7%. In total, 6,554 conventional criminal incidents and 2,114 digital offenses were recorded.
Online scams experienced a significant surge of 18.4%, with 1,920 reports filed between January and March, solidifying their position as one of the most prevalent crimes. Conversely, other cybercrimes decreased by 32.9%.
Robberies with force also showed notable growth. Those committed in homes, establishments, and other facilities increased by 15.1% (344 cases), while burglaries specifically targeting homes rose by 13.9%, reaching 246 reported incidents.
Regarding crimes against persons, intentional homicides and completed murders increased from three to four, and attempted homicides grew from eight to nine. Crimes involving injuries and public brawls decreased by 4.9%.
In contrast, several indicators showed a positive trend. Thefts decreased by 5.4%, robberies with violence and intimidation by 10.2%, and vehicle thefts by 8.3%. A significant drop of 33.3% was observed in drug trafficking offenses.
Crimes against sexual freedom also reflected an overall decrease of 6.6%, with 57 cases, including a 19% reduction in sexual assaults with penetration.
In the city of Cordoba, criminal offenses increased by 4.2%, driven by conventional crimes. However, cybercrime saw a 10.8% decrease within the city.
Municipalities such as Priego de Córdoba and Montilla recorded the highest percentage increases in offenses, with a 52% rise in Priego and significant upticks in cybercrime and burglaries in Montilla. Lucena, Puente Genil, and Cabra also reported increases in their crime rates.