Is Marbella Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Marbella

Safety rating

Unsafe
2.4 /5

Women living in Marbella consider the safety level to be relatively low, with an overall safety rating of 2.4 out of 5.

Crime rating

Low
1.8 /5

Women living in Marbella consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.8 out of 5.

Violence rating

9.6%

On average 9.6% percentage of women in Spain have experienced physical and/or sexual violence from an intimate partner at some time in their life, according to OECD Data.

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Crime & Safety Statistics

Safety rating:

2.4/5Unsafe

Safety walking alone after dark:

N/ANot enough data

Safety using public transport:

N/ANot enough data

Crime rate:

1.8/5Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

N/ANot enough data

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

N/ANot enough data

Worries of being physically attacked:

N/ANot enough data

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

N/ANot enough data

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

N/ANot enough data

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

N/ANot enough data

How safe is Marbella?

Wiktoria

Wiktoria

Marbella is a beautiful and luxurious place, but beneath the shiny surface, there’s a less glamorous side. Overall, I don’t feel unsafe walking alone here, and I’m not particularly worried about sexual assaults or similar incidents. However, there is definitely a presence of crime, mainly in the form of theft and organized criminal activity. Car thefts and home break-ins happen quite often, especially targeting luxury villas. Many homeowners invest in security systems and surveillance because of this. On top of that, Marbella attracts a lot of people from the underworld – numerous international criminal groups operate here, and the city is a hideout for many wanted individuals. Occasionally, there are shootings or other mafia-related conflicts, but they mostly involve people from that world and don’t affect the daily lives of regular residents. To sum it up – for an average person who isn’t looking for trouble, Marbella is safe. But if someone thinks it’s all just sunshine and luxury with no dark sides, they’d be mistaken.

Posted: March 5, 2025
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Marbella is relatively safe for women as long as you stay away from sketchy nightclubs . Be careful in some clubs with your drinks. Pimps and creepy men are known to drug girls here. For the rest, i feel safe living here and walking around on the streets. Criminal activity is all between the criminals here, they almost never attack tourists or citizens.

Posted: May 7, 2024
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Is Marbella worth visiting?

Solo travel

I visited Marbella for my summer vacation and I was pleased with the beach as well as how safe I felt I really thought that because the city was considered a party area. I would sort of have to keep myself safe, but everyone there is actually really friendly and I love to see the differences between the cultures from the US I’ve also traveled to 14 other countries and Spain to me was a favorite. I definitely ended up going back and the hotel was right in the center of the sort of the hotspot and I really enjoyed the walking distance. It was a surprise to me that the hotel was actually around two times cheaper than the ones around however it was newly renovated and I think that’s why it was cheaper because it didn’t get much traction yet and I am also happy to talk about any topics or just go out together but I also don’t mind staying in unless that’s how I usually travel and that’s how Marbella was for me

Posted: August 26, 2024Experienced: August, 2024
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Senara

Senara

United Kingdom

Solo travel

I went solo with my son to Marbella. The hotel we stayed in was great for children with waterslides, a big and shallow kids pool. We went to a safari park and walked around Marbella. I felt safe with my son there, and also felt extra vigilant because of having my young child there, unnecessarily so as it was very safe feeling there

Posted: February 11, 2024Experienced: May, 2023
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I love discovering new places and learning new things. I’m passionate about the sun, water, and an active lifestyle – I ride horses, surf, dance, and go to the gym. I feel best where it's warm and sunny. I’m looking for places with beautiful landscapes and good vibes. I’m always on the lookout for places with plenty of sunshine and perfect waves for surfing. My travels are a mix of relaxation and adventure – from tropical beaches to vibrant cities. I love discovering new cultures, trying local foods, and finding hidden gems that aren’t in guidebooks

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