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Thefts are the main factor of concern for more than 71% of Spaniards, followed by fires and floods, which are in second position with 54%. Spain is one of the only two countries in the study where an increase in concern is reported (+2%).
Spain is a safe country. This is what 76.89% of Spaniards consider it. However, the perception of security has changed in the last year. More than half of the population (53.33%) thinks that Spain is a less safe country than two years ago. This change in the perception of security is reflected in the Securitas Direct Peace of Mind Index. This index, which remained stable in Spain between 2021 and 2022, has increased by two points in the last year.
The study highlights that 93% of Spaniards are concerned about the protection of their home or business. Specifically, robberies are the main factor of concern for more than 71% of Spaniards. In second position are fires and floods, with 54%, which represents 17% more than in 2023 and has climbed one position since the previous edition of the report, in which the risk of occupation had second position.
The quietest countries.
The Tranquility Index is calculated through a study that assesses the relevance of experiencing an intrusion and the likelihood of experiencing one. To do this, levels are established that range from 0 (no concern) to 200 (maximum concern).
Based on this, in general, higher levels of concern are observed in southern European countries compared to those in the north. Spain obtains a score of 92. Feeling more uneasy than countries like Belgium (90), Ireland (86) or Portugal (80); and below countries like France (101) or Italy (117), which is the country with the worst tranquility index. For their part, the Nordic countries are the calmest in Europe: Sweden (70), Norway (55) and Finland (33).
It is worth noting that Finland, where worry increased by 15% last year, has decreased by 29% this year. The same is true for the United Kingdom, where worry increased by 7% last year and decreased by 4% this year, respectively. In addition, Spain has increased worry by 2%, making it one of only two countries (along with Ireland) where the Tranquility Index has increased compared to the previous year.
The biggest concerns in Europe and Latin America.
In Europe, the main concerns are home burglaries, fires and theft outside the home. This is followed by concern about experiencing a home emergency. Furthermore, Europeans are significantly more concerned about suffering a possible flood (36) than a gas leak (15).
In Latin America, the greatest concerns revolve around robberies outside the home (115), which is 39 points more worrying than robberies in the home (76). In addition, in Latin American countries, people are more worried about being robbed at home (44) than about having a medical emergency at home (40).
#YourSafePlace in summer and always.
The data from the report ‘Security in homes and businesses’ from the Securitas Direct Observatory have been published within the framework of the #YourSafePlace campaign. An initiative that seeks to celebrate those moments and places to which we return to rest and enjoy, such as summer, when we have more leisure time to share with loved ones.
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