Crime in Huercal-Overa, Almeria

Crime in Huercal-Overa, Almeria, Spain Questionaire:

From: Carolyn Lawton

Where do you live in Spain?

Huercal-Overa, Almeria

Is there crime in Huercal-Overa, Almeria?

Yes

What type of crimes have you heard about?

Theft of handbags, burglary

Do you feel safe in Huercal-Overa?

Yes

Is the area safe for children?

Yes

Is crime more or less in Huercal-Overa compared to the UK (or wherever you lived before)?

Less car crime but more burglary

If someone was thinking about moving to Huercal-Overa, would you recommend they move?

Yes

Favourite thing about living in Huercal-Overa?

Rural town, not commercialised or touristy

Additional comments I was surprised when I came out to Spain to live at just how high the crime rate was. I had grown up on Ibiza where the crime rate was very low. I had not expected the high rate of burglaries, or the crimes against the person that occur with car deception offences. I have had my bag/purse stolen 3 times in 7 years, far more than in the UK!