- PaternaS conventional crime rate fell 13.5% in Jan-Jun 2025 vs. the same period in 2024.
- Serious and less-serious assaults and public-order brawls dropped 58.8%.
- Robberies with force in businesses fell 44.5%; home burglaries down 21.2%; robberies with violence/intimidation down 34%.
- Vehicle thefts fell 12.9% and petty thefts (hurtos) declined 6.3%.
- Mayor Juan Antonio Sagredo credits stronger Police Local presence and municipal security investments; city pledges continued budget increases for security.
Paterna reduces crime by 13.5% in first half of 2025, ministry data show
PATERNA, Valencia – Official figures from Spain’s Ministry of the Interior indicate that the town of Paterna recorded a notable fall in crime during the first six months of 2025. According to the January-June 2025 statistics, conventional criminality in Paterna dropped by 13.5% compared with the same period in 2024, returning the town’s crime rate to a level below nearby municipalities such as Torrent, Gandía and Torrevieja.
Key figures (Jan-Jun 2025 vs Jan-Jun 2024)
| Type of crime | Change (%) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Overall conventional criminality | -13.5% | Ministry of the Interior data |
| Serious & less-serious assaults / public brawls | -58.8% | Attributed to deterrent police presence |
| Robberies with force (businesses) | -44.5% | Sharp drop in commercial break-ins |
| Home burglaries | -21.2% | Decrease in domestic break-ins |
| Robberies with violence/intimidation | -34% | Less street robberies using force or threats |
| Vehicle thefts | -12.9% | Lower number of stolen vehicles |
| Petty thefts (hurtos) | -6.3% | Small but steady decline |
What the mayor says
Juan Antonio Sagredo, mayor of Paterna, presented the figures this Monday and described them as a validation of the town’s strategy. “These results back the constant work of our Policía Local and the municipal investments we have made in security,” Sagredo said. He added that the town will continue to increase the security budget year after year to provide more technical and material resources for local police officers and make Paterna “a safer, calmer city” for residents.
Why are crime numbers falling?
Local officials point to several factors behind the improvements:
- Visible police presence: Increased patrols and targeted policing have a clear deterrent effect, notably in violent incidents and public disorder.
- Municipal investment: New resources,equipment and programs funded by the town hall are designed to support prevention and rapid response.
- Focused prevention measures: Operations targeting commercial break-ins, improved lighting, CCTV and community awareness campaigns reduce opportunity for crime.
- Coordination with provincial and national bodies: Sharing of information and joint operations with other forces helps tackle organized theft and vehicle crimes.
Local context
Paterna’s decline in criminality has regional significance. The town’s crime rate now sits below some neighbouring municipalities traditionally listed with similar population sizes, such as torrent, Gandía and Torrevieja, according to the ministry’s published statistics for the second quarter.
Five takeaways for residents
- Overall crime in Paterna is down 13.5% in the first half of 2025.
- Violent and public-order incidents saw the steepest decline (58.8%).
- Commercial forced entries and home burglaries both fell substantially.
- Municipal authorities credit local police presence and continued investment.
- Town leaders pledge to keep boosting the security budget to maintain and deepen these trends.
What to expect next
Mayor Sagredo has committed to continuing investments in public safety and to increasing the municipal security budget in coming years. Municipal leaders and police say they will focus on sustaining deterrence through patrols,improving technology and working with residents and businesses on prevention. Observers will watch mid- and long-term statistics to see whether the downward trend continues across the full year.
how residents can help
- Report suspicious activity promptly to Policía Local and national emergency services.
- secure homes and businesses with basic prevention measures: locks, alarms, good lighting and neighbors’ watch.
- Participate in local safety meetings and community alerts.
These official figures provide encouraging news for Paterna as it positions itself among the safer cities in the Valencian Community. Continued investment and cooperation between authorities and the public will be key to keeping crime levels low.
Credits and sources:
- Las Provincias – “Paterna reduce un 13,5% los delitos en los seis primeros meses del año” – https://www.lasprovincias.es/horta/paterna-reduce-135-delitos-seis-primeros-meses-20250922114316-nt_amp.html
- Ministry of the Interior (Spain) – Crime statistics and official datasets – https://www.interior.gob.es/opencms/es/areas-de-trabajo/estadisticas/