Spain boasts one of Europe's lowest violent crime rates, making it highly welcoming for global visitors and solo travelers. The main safety focus across Spanish cities is opportunistic street theft and sophisticated pickpocketing teams around major monuments, metro hubs, and outdoor dining plazas. Average safety score: 80/100.
Spain overall safety profile across key traveller risk categories.
Transit tip: Keep backpacks zipped and held in front of you on public buses and metro trains, especially when embarking or disembarking.
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