The province of Seville concluded 2025 with an alarming 13.5% increase in cybercrime compared to the previous year. A total of 22,304 complaints were filed, averaging over 61 cases daily. These figures place Seville as the fourth province in Spain for technology-related offenses, trailing only Madrid, Barcelona, and Valencia, according to the annual report from the Cybersecurity Coordination Office of the Ministry of the Interior.
This marks the first time Seville has surpassed the 20,000 mark for technology-related crimes. Following a more moderate 2.15% growth in 2024, the current surge confirms the worrying trend of cybercrime, which now accounts for approximately one in five crimes in Spain, with scams being the predominant type.
Historical data shows a consistent rise, from 2,691 crimes in 2015 to 22,304 in 2025. Notable increases include 60% in 2019 and 45% in 2022. Despite a minimal increase of 2% in 2024, the upward trend has strongly resumed in 2025, exceeding the national average growth of 5%.
The Ministry of the Interior emphasizes that cybercrime remains a primary threat, constituting 19.8% of all crimes in Spain. Of these, 88% are attributed to computer fraud, identity theft, and digital deception.
The report highlights a growing sophistication in cybercrimes, fueled by emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, which enables automated attacks and the creation of highly realistic fraudulent content.
Regarding police response, the number of solved cases has increased by 54.6% since 2021, although the clearance rate stands at 14.6%. The number of individuals investigated or arrested has risen by 44%, reaching a total of 19,876.
The Ministry attributes structural limitations in police work to online anonymity, the use of encryption technologies, and the international dimension of crimes, necessitating enhanced judicial cooperation.
Victim numbers have increased by over 9%, with 52.1% being male and 47.9% female, showing a higher incidence in the 26 to 65 age group.
For minors, specific vulnerabilities are noted. Among women, sexual offenses account for over 31%, followed by threats and fraud. For men, threats (45%) and fraud (27%) are predominant.
In 2025, the Cybersecurity Coordination Office managed 90 high-risk incidents in critical essential service operators, a 43.8% reduction from the previous year, attributed to improved prevention and mitigation capabilities.
