Santa Cruz Police Report 5.71% Rise in Emergency Calls for 2025

The Santa Cruz de Tenerife Local Police’s 2025 annual report offers a detailed look at public safety in the capital. Over the past year, the force managed 86,000 requests via the 092 emergency line, averaging 235 calls per day—a 5.71% increase compared to the previous year.

Regarding public safety, officers made 354 arrests. Protecting minors was the most common reason for intervention, accounting for 60 arrests, followed by 58 cases of gender-based violence. Police also worked closely with the justice system, executing 51 arrests based on judicial orders and 21 for sentencing violations. Other arrests included 25 for assault, 20 for property crimes, and eight for traffic safety offenses.

Traffic management remained a major focus. Officers processed 328 road safety crimes and attended to 974 accidents, which resulted in two deaths and 34 serious injuries. Driver distraction and failure to yield were the most frequent causes of these crashes.

In terms of enforcement, police issued 29,665 administrative fines. Improper parking accounted for the majority of these, with 19,744 cases. Other common violations included 3,846 reports for mobile phone use while driving, 3,538 for running red lights, and 2,406 for speeding. Speed cameras monitored 76,060 vehicles, catching 2,930 drivers exceeding the limit.

Testing drivers for impairment also revealed significant issues: 98 people were caught over the legal alcohol limit, 28 tested positive for narcotics, and 11 were reported for reckless driving. Additionally, officers took action against 172 drivers for licensing issues, including those who had never obtained a permit, those with expired licenses, and those driving while suspended.

During the presentation of the report, Mayor José Manuel Bermúdez and the city’s security officials praised the specialized units for their efforts in maintaining public order and preventing urban risks.