The Cos de Policia d’Andorra is the national police force and operates throughout the country. The Ministry of Justice and Interior is responsible for policy, while the police handle public safety, criminal investigation, border and immigration matters, and administrative support. Specialised groups deal with property offences, offences against people and technological crime. Recent police cases include theft, burglary, retail and property fraud, fictitious vehicle-sale fraud, crypto investment scams, assaults, threats, extortion, sexual violence, domestic and gender violence, child sexual exploitation, online grooming, sexting, drug offences, alcohol- or drug-impaired driving, identity and document fraud, phishing, spoofing, ransomware, malware, account hijacking and identity theft. These cases show possible patterns but do not establish nationwide prevalence for every offence. Theft and fights have declined over the available ten-year trend. Roughly one-third to one-half of arrests are linked to alcohol at the wheel. Itinerant cross-border burglary groups can target tourist apartments during holiday periods. Call 110 for an urgent crime or immediate danger. Use +376 872000 for a non-urgent report or contact policia@policia.ad; the Central Police Station in Escaldes-Engordany accepts urgent matters and reports 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Parish police desks can provide administrative access, but urgent cases and formal reports are referred to the central service. Give the police your identity and contact details, the precise location, the type of incident, any injuries and any continuing danger, then follow the officer’s instructions. For cybercrime or fraud, preserve messages, URLs, advertisements, payment records and relevant device or account information. Do not pay an extortion demand merely to end the contact. An online consultation should not be assumed to replace a formal police report. Home security starts with locking doors and windows and keeping cash, jewellery and other valuables out of sight. Digital protection includes current operating systems and apps, separate passwords for important accounts, passwords with at least eight characters using upper- and lower-case letters, numbers and symbols, two-factor authentication, official app stores, caution with sensitive data on public Wi-Fi, secure payment methods and regular bank-account monitoring. People approached with suspicious job offers should verify the company, keep passports and personal or family data private, take a trusted companion to interviews and tell family members about their itinerary. Specialised victim services cover several situations. SAVVDF supports victims of domestic and family violence, including physical, sexual, psychological and economic violence; access does not depend on filing a report or ending cohabitation. The service can provide social, socioeducational, psychological, legal and employment-related support as well as housing mediation. The 181 line is free and confidential; office hours are Monday to Thursday from 8:00 to 17:00 and Friday from 8:00 to 15:00, while information and advice are available by telephone 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. SAVVG supports women and children affected by gender violence and can assess possible financial assistance. SAVTEH provides free multidisciplinary protection, information, counselling and recovery support for trafficking victims. The police can identify victims and activate the relevant protocol, accompany vulnerable victims and refer adults to SAVTEH or minors to the child and adolescent service. A single specialised service for every type of crime victim was not identified in the reviewed official material, so the appropriate pathway depends on the offence and situation. Youth prevention work involves the Area de Justícia Juvenil i Mesures Penals Alternatives, the police and prison services, including school programmes on common offences, consequences, internet risks and the rights of victims and witnesses. Minors are not automatically free from legal consequences. Cybersecurity prevention and incident work also involve the Agència Nacional de Ciberseguretat d’Andorra and CSIRT-AD, with police cooperation when an incident may have criminal implications.
Crime in Andorra
Andorra’s official assessment describes crime as low and stable, although theft, violence, sexual and domestic violence, drug offences, trafficking, traffic offences and cybercrime remain relevant risks. Police recorded 9,724 interventions in 2024, with more than 70% of offences resolved according to the available police data. A complete parish-by-offence incidence table was not verified.
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