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“Exercise increased cautionin Spain due to terrorism and unrest. Terrorist groups continue plotting possible attacks in Spain.”
Updated Sat, 01 Aug 2026
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Is Denia safe? 🇪🇸
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Denia 🇪🇸
Spain · Assessed 5 November 2026
86
/ 100
What drives this score
Crime83/100GoodCrime index 38.1 / 100
Sentiment84/100GoodGenerally Positive
Advisories75Good
Stability76Good
Health92Good
01 · Official Guidance
Advisories
Good
No advisory against travel
“High speed rail collision in Toledo On 28 October, two high-speed trains collided between the towns of Mora and Orgaz, in the province of Toledo. Significant disruption to rail services is expected.”
Updated 2026-10-28T13:02:06Z
Full advisory →Exercise a high degree of caution
“Canada's official risk level for Spain: exercise a high degree of caution.”
Updated 2026-11-03T11:05:29.7933579-05:00
Full advisory →02 · Evidence Signals
Crime
Good
Mugging & robbery risk
Low risk
92
City SignalCity Web Research
Pickpocketing & theft risk
Moderate risk
78
City SignalCity Web Research
Visitor safety sentiment
78 / 100 (Generally Positive)
78
City SignalCity Web Research
Urban scale factor
42k residents
92
City SignalCity Geocoding
Homicide rate
0.7 / 100kHomicide rate · per 100kJapan0.2Switzerland0.6Spain0.7World avg5.2United States5.8Brazil19.3South Africa43.7
97
Robbery / mugging
LowViolent crime, including mugging and armed robbery, is rare for visitors in Denia.
Pickpocketing
ModeratePickpocketing and bag-snatching can occur in crowded areas like markets and festivals.
03 · Environment
Health & Air
Good
04 · Institutions
Stability
Good
05 · Field Research
Current Situation
Stable
Traveller sentiment score
Generally Positive
84/100
Reported feel78Generally Positive
Robbery risk92Low risk
Pickpocket risk78Moderate risk
Travelers generally feel safe walking alone after dark, with a high percentage reporting this sentiment. There are no specific negative reports from Denia regarding visitor safety.
Denia is a safe destination for travelers, with low risks to personal safety.
Denia presents a low risk for violent crime, though petty theft can occur in busy areas. Official advisories for Spain highlight general concerns about terrorism and unrest, but these do not specifically target Denia. Travelers should remain aware of their surroundings, particularly in crowded tourist spots.
Recent developments
- Jul 2026Police busted a cannabis club on the Costa Blanca that was selling drugs to foreign tourists.— Olive Press News Spain
- Jun 2026A Belgian man was arrested after a fatal fight in a car park on the Costa Blanca.— Olive Press News Spain
- Aug 2024A sea cave in Spain, once visited by royalty, now has very strict access restrictions.— Sur in English
Common scams
- Distraction teams using staged commotion or spills to facilitate theft
- Pickpocketing in crowded markets or festivals
Full briefing
Denia offers a safe environment for travelers, with official data indicating a very low risk of violent crime. The composite safety index for Denia is high, and it ranks favorably compared to many other locations globally. While national advisories for Spain mention general concerns about terrorism and unrest, these are not specifically linked to Denia in the provided information.
The primary safety concern for visitors in Denia is petty theft, particularly pickpocketing and bag-snatching. These incidents are more likely to occur in crowded areas such as local markets or during festivals. The dossier notes that while violent crime is rare, travelers should remain vigilant in busy tourist spots.
Travelers should be aware of common scams in Spain, which often involve distraction tactics like staged spills or commotion to divert attention from belongings. It is advisable to keep valuables secure and report any theft to the local police to obtain an official report, often necessary for insurance claims. The emergency number for all services in Spain is 112.
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06 · Neighbourhoods
Safest areas and areas to avoid
Our field research rated 6 Denia districts for visitors: 3 safer, 3 needing caution. See them plotted on the Denia safety map.
Center (Casco Antiguo)cautionCan experience petty theft in crowded areas, especially at night.
PortcautionBusy area with potential for pickpocketing and opportunistic theft.
Marques de CampocautionCommercial street, can be busy and prone to pickpocketing.
Les MarinessaferGenerally safe, popular with tourists and locals for its beaches.
La PedrerasaferResidential area with a low crime rate, suitable for families.
MontgósaferLargely residential and natural park area, very low crime.
07 · After Dark
Is Denia safe at night?
78% of people in Spain say they feel safe walking alone at night in their area (UN SDG survey, 2013).
Violent crime, including mugging and armed robbery, is rare for visitors in Denia.
After dark, be most careful around Center (Casco Antiguo), Port, Marques de Campo. Stick to busy, well-lit streets and licensed taxis or ride-hail late at night.
08 · Questions
Denia safety FAQ (2026)
Is Denia safe right now (2026)?
Denia is a safe destination for travelers, with low risks to personal safety. Denia presents a low risk for violent crime, though petty theft can occur in busy areas. Official advisories for Spain highlight general concerns about terrorism and unrest, but these do not specifically target Denia. Travelers should remain aware of their surroundings, particularly in crowded tourist spots. (Assessed 5 November 2026.)
Is Denia safe for women, families and solo travelers?
Safety is not one number, and this Denia 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.
Which areas of Denia should tourists avoid?
No districts were flagged as no-go areas for visitors at the last assessment.
What are the most common scams in Denia (2026)?
- Distraction teams using staged commotion or spills to facilitate theft
- Pickpocketing in crowded markets or festivals
How does Denia compare with other places in Spain (2026)?
Denia ranks #5 of 9 Spain destinations we've assessed, scoring 86/100. See the Spain safety overview for the full list.
How is this denia safety score calculated (2026)?
The score blends 12+ 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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