Crime in Mijas drops 10%

Mijas, the only municipality on the Costa del Sol with a decrease in crime, has achieved a 10% reduction in all criminal offences. the latest figures The Ministry of the Interior. The positive figures are in stark contrast with neighbouring towns where the delinquency rate has increased on average by 10%, making Mijas an exception along the coast.

The council has highlighted that this downward trend is a result of a fundamental change in planning and operation methods within the local law enforcement. The success of the operation was attributed to a new working strategy and reorganisation, which allowed the local police force to reduce crime in a significant way. The violent robberies have decreased by 25%, home burglaries by 23%, and computer fraud by 20%.

Consolidation of resources and calls for more resources

Council members have stated that now the priority is to consolidate the positive development by strengthening the internal coordination and adjusting all operations across municipal zones in order to maintain the downward tendency.

The council of Mijas warns that the town still needs more state resources. They reiterate the town’s demand for a reinforced staff and a new Guardia Civil barracks, since the current staffing levels are not in line with the size population they serve.

Key Preventive Operations in Mijas 2025

The police have a strategy that focuses on high-visibility checks and targeted crime prevention across the three main population centres of Mijas Pueblo (Mijas Pueblo), Las Lagunas (La Cala), and La Cala. The mayor expressed concern about gangs spreading into Mijas, from other municipalities such as Marbella.

Intensified Crime Campaigns: In May 2025, local police launched a more intensive campaign against serious crimes. This resulted in multiple arrests, including for offenses such as assaults on officers and burglaries. This demonstrated a firm, effective response to threats.

Preventive controls: A large-scale operation of surveillance and identification was then launched in April 2025 across the municipality.

In a very short time, 15 arrests were made. Most of them had to do with outstanding warrants.

The checks on the road also revealed that alcohol and drugs were both involved in 13 offenders.

Routine Weekly Operation: Routine, frequent operations maintain the intensity of effort. In November 2025, during a two-week period typical of the force’s operations:

• Total of 92 actions were carried out in three different population centres.
• 29 checks were conducted in strategic locations, such as industrial zones, the access roads into La Cala and the entry/exit points to the municipality. These checks focused mainly on checking documentation, supervising road traffic, and preventing any general offenses.
• 32 interventions have been made in relation to the civic coexistence ordinances. These include fines for noise disruptions, alcohol consumption in public and improper waste disposal.

Summer Security Re-enforcement

Mijas, in July 2025, doubled its police force for the summer, a critical move due to the increase in population. This operation included:

• Increased patrols are conducted in the evening and afternoon, when citizens are most active.
• The Mijas coastline has been upgraded with new cycling units to cover the beach and promenade.
• Major events are given more resources to ensure a constant presence and rapid reaction.