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As of October 2026, Alicante scores 85/100 on the IsMyTripSafe composite safety index — verdict: yes — very safe. Alicante is a safe city for travelers, with low rates of violent crime and good general safety indicators. The main risks for visitors are pickpocketing (moderate risk) and tourist-targeted scams.
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Spain · Assessed 13 October 2026
85
/ 100
What drives this score
01 · Official Guidance
No advisory against travel
“Before you travel If you are planning to travel to Spain through France, check the travel advice for France before you start your journey. If you are planning to travel to Spain through Gibraltar, check the travel advice for Gibraltar before you start your journey.”
Updated 2026-10-07T12:53:18Z
Full advisory →Exercise a high degree of caution
“Canada's official risk level for Spain: exercise a high degree of caution.”
Updated 2026-10-09T08:59:48.0831091-04:00
Full advisory →02 · Evidence Signals
Mugging & robbery risk
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Pickpocketing & theft risk
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Visitor safety sentiment
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Urban scale factor
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Homicide rate
Robbery / mugging
LowViolent crime such as mugging is uncommon for tourists, though isolated incidents can occur, particularly late at night in less populated areas.
Pickpocketing
ModeratePickpocketing and bag-snatching are the primary concerns, especially in busy areas like the Explanada de España, the central market, and on trams.
03 · Environment
04 · Institutions
05 · Field Research
Traveller sentiment score
Generally Positive
83/100
Residents and visitors generally feel safe walking in daylight, with a moderate level of concern about mugging or robbery, and a slightly higher concern regarding property crime.
Alicante is a safe city for travelers, with low rates of violent crime and good general safety indicators.
While official advisories suggest exercising a high degree of caution, Alicante's own safety metrics, including low homicide rates and a high sense of security among residents, are favorable. Travelers should be aware of petty crime and exercise standard precautions.
Recent developments
Common scams
Full briefing
Alicante presents a generally safe environment for travelers, with strong indicators for low violent crime and good everyday safety. While official advisories from Canada and the UK suggest exercising a high degree of caution, this appears to be a broad recommendation for Spain rather than specific to acute threats in Alicante. The city's own crime index and resident perceptions indicate a manageable risk profile.
The primary concern for visitors is petty crime. Pickpocketing and bag-snatching are most likely in crowded tourist spots such as the Explanada de España, the central market, and on public transport, including trams. Recent reports highlight a museum heist in August 2026, indicating that property crime, while not necessarily targeting tourists directly, does occur.
Travelers should remain vigilant, particularly in busy areas, and take standard precautions to protect their belongings. Be wary of distraction techniques, such as spilled liquids or staged arguments, which can be used to facilitate theft. Additionally, be cautious of individuals posing as police officers, as fake document and fine demands have been noted in Spain. While violent crime is low, exercising caution when walking alone at night, especially in less frequented areas, is advisable. The city's health and environmental indicators are positive, with good air quality and no current natural hazard alerts.
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06 · Neighbourhoods
Our field research rated 8 Alicante districts for visitors: 5 safer, 3 needing caution. See them plotted on the Alicante safety map.
Carolinas BajascautionSome reports of drug dealing and use; exercise increased vigilance, especially after dark.
AltozanocautionWhile generally safe, some areas may experience higher property crime rates; stay alert.
Juan XXIIIcautionHigher crime index compared to other areas; exercise caution, especially at night.
Ciutat Vella (Old Town)saferGenerally safe with good visitor sentiment, but be aware of pickpockets in crowded areas.
Ensanche-DiputaciónsaferA central commercial and residential area, considered safe for visitors.
San GabrielsaferA residential area with good safety perception.
Playa de San JuansaferA popular tourist area, generally very safe with a positive visitor sentiment.
Casco AntiguosaferSimilar to Ciutat Vella, safe but requires awareness of petty crime.
07 · After Dark
78% of people in Spain say they feel safe walking alone at night in their area (UN SDG survey, 2013).
Violent crime such as mugging is uncommon for tourists, though isolated incidents can occur, particularly late at night in less populated areas.
After dark, be most careful around Carolinas Bajas, Altozano, Juan XXIII. Stick to busy, well-lit streets and licensed taxis or ride-hail late at night.
08 · Questions
Alicante is a safe city for travelers, with low rates of violent crime and good general safety indicators. While official advisories suggest exercising a high degree of caution, Alicante's own safety metrics, including low homicide rates and a high sense of security among residents, are favorable. Travelers should be aware of petty crime and exercise standard precautions. (Assessed 13 October 2026.)
Safety is not one number, and this Alicante report does not pretend it is: the score is re-weighted for who is travelling. A woman travelling alone, a family with children and a solo backpacker face different street-level risks, so the headline score shifts and the report leads with the findings that matter for that group. Personalize this report in one click to see the 2026 score and safety briefing for your specific travellers.
Areas with higher crime index or reports of drug activity should be approached with increased caution, especially after dark.. See the district-by-district safety map.
Alicante ranks #9 of 9 Spain destinations we've assessed, scoring 85/100. See the Spain safety overview for the full list.
The score blends 13+ public data sources — government advisories, UNODC/World Bank crime statistics, FBI crime data for U.S. cities, WHO health data, live air quality and disaster alerts — with AI field research over current local reporting. The databases carry the bulk of the weight; the traveller-sentiment score from field research carries the rest. Full methodology.
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