The Ministerio del Interior published the report on 17 September 2026 Balance de Criminalidad for the second quarter, covering developments up to the end of June. It showed that in the Balearic Islands a total of 40,494 offences were recorded in the first half of 2026. This represents an increase of 7.9 per cent compared with the same period in 2025.
The increase in offences against sexual freedom and sexual integrity is notable. These rose by 15.2 per cent in the Balearic Islands. Within this category, the subgroup of offences classified as “agresiones sexuales con penetración” rose by 24.6 per cent; other offences against sexual freedom increased by 13.3 per cent. The published report does not discuss the causes.
There are differences between the islands. The largest share of cases was reported in Mallorca, where most offences are recorded. Other changes identified in the report concern specific violent and property offences, whose relative importance varies by region. Regional analyses, based on the same statistical sources, provide specific information on how cases are distributed between municipalities.
The Balance de Criminalidad figures are based on reports from the security forces Policía Nacional, Guardia Civil and local police. The Ministry describes the data as provisional; subsequent corrections may be made during consolidation. The report is updated quarterly and presents cumulative figures for each half-year or nine-month period.
Across Spain as a whole, the Ministry of the Interior reports a slight 0.5 per cent rise in recorded offences through June 2026. The Balearic Islands figure is therefore above the national average. Expert assessments regularly point to several factors that make statistical comparisons between regions difficult: changes in reporting behaviour, seasonal fluctuations in population due to tourism, police operational priorities and improved recording of certain offences. These factors are not quantified in the report and do not allow direct causal conclusions to be drawn.
Political and official follow-up measures are likely to focus on the identified priorities, particularly prevention, targeted policing and support for victims of sexual violence. The next publications from the Ministerio del Interior will be key to making reliable forecasts about future developments.
Editor: Mira Cadena (Article created with AI assistance).