Cybercrimes increased in Spain: 28 thousand 261 incidents recorded in Castilla y León
Key Points
- Last year, 28,261 cybercrimes were recorded in Castilla y León, an increase of 10.09 percent compared to the previous year.
- While a total of 488,426 cybercrimes occurred across Spain, the number of victims reached 383,285 individuals.
- Approximately one-ninth of cybercrimes consist of fraud incidents.
- Men constitute 70 percent and Spanish citizens constitute 75.7 percent of the apprehended or investigated cybercriminals.
By the Numbers
Last year, 28,261 cybercrimes were committed in the Castilla y León region, representing an increase of 10.09 percent compared to the previous year. Cybercrimes account for more than 29 percent of the total crime rate in the region. According to the national report published by the Ministry of Interior of Spain, 488,426 cybercrimes were recorded nationwide.
Nearly one-ninth of the cybercrimes committed both in Castilla y León and throughout Spain consist of fraud incidents. While online forgery crimes increased by 11.3 percent, an increase was also observed in crime types such as sexual crimes, illegal access, and threats. In contrast, crimes against industrial and intellectual property and system interventions decreased significantly.
Nationwide, security forces detained 19,876 individuals or launched investigations. While the majority of cybercriminals are Spanish male citizens aged 26-40, the total number of victims reached 383,285. A large portion of the victims consists of individuals aged 51-65 who are exposed to credit card and travel voucher fraud.
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- How many cybercrimes were committed in Castilla y León last year?
- Last year, 28,261 cybercrimes were recorded in Castilla y León, and this figure accounted for more than 29 percent of the total crimes in the region.
- What is the general profile of cybercrime victims in Spain?
- 52 percent of the victims are male, and the most frequently affected age group is individuals between the ages of 51-65. This group is mostly exposed to credit card and travel voucher fraud.
- What is the most common type of cybercrime?
- Nearly one-ninth of the committed cybercrimes consists of fraud incidents, with 24,913 cases in Castilla y León.
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