Is Marbella safe to live in?
Málaga · Andalucía
BB Index
Poor
Marbella scores 26.8/100 (Poor) 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
160,478
Foreign nationals
31%
Crime
88.2/1k
BB Index
26.8
Crime in Marbella
Safer than 3% of Spanish municipalities with data
Marbella records 88.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, above the national average of 55.8.
Cost of living in Marbella
In Marbella, the average home price is €4,270/m² and the median rent is around €800/month.
Who lives in Marbella
31% of the 160,478 residents of Marbella are foreign nationals, according to the latest municipal register.
Frequently asked questions about Marbella
Is Marbella safe to live in?
Marbella scores 26.8/100 (Poor) on the Buen Barrio safety index. It is safer than 3% of Spanish municipalities with crime data, with a rate of 88.2 offences per 1,000 residents.
What is the crime rate in Marbella?
Marbella records 88.2 offences per 1,000 residents per year. This is above the national average of 55.8 per 1,000 residents.
What percentage of Marbella's population has foreign nationality?
31% of the 160,478 residents of Marbella are foreign nationals, according to the latest municipal register.
How much does it cost to live in Marbella?
In Marbella, the average home price is €4,270/m² and the median rent is around €800/month.