Is Madrid safe to live in?
Madrid · Comunidad de Madrid
BB Index
Average
Madrid scores 45.2/100 (Average) on the Buen Barrio safety index. Here is what the official Spanish data says about crime, cost of living and demographics before you decide to move.
Population
3,477,497
Foreign nationals
18.8%
Crime
66/1k
BB Index
45.2
Crime in Madrid
Safer than 11% of Spanish municipalities with data
Madrid records 66 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, above the national average of 55.8.
Cost of living in Madrid
In Madrid, the average home price is €5,286/m² and the median rent is around €869/month.
Who lives in Madrid
18.8% of the 3,477,497 residents of Madrid are foreign nationals, according to the latest municipal register.
Frequently asked questions about Madrid
Is Madrid safe to live in?
Madrid scores 45.2/100 (Average) on the Buen Barrio safety index. It is safer than 11% of Spanish municipalities with crime data, with a rate of 66 offences per 1,000 residents.
What is the crime rate in Madrid?
Madrid records 66 offences per 1,000 residents per year. This is above the national average of 55.8 per 1,000 residents.
What percentage of Madrid's population has foreign nationality?
18.8% of the 3,477,497 residents of Madrid are foreign nationals, according to the latest municipal register.
How much does it cost to live in Madrid?
In Madrid, the average home price is €5,286/m² and the median rent is around €869/month.