Torrevieja’s mayor has demanded an immediate increase in Guardia Civil officers after a series of violent incidents in the town, most recently a fatal shooting last Saturday. The issue was discussed at a local security meeting held on Monday at the Town Hall, attended by government subdelegate Manuel Pineda, Mayor Eduardo Dolón and senior officers from the Guardia Civil, National Police and Local Police.

Pineda acknowledged what he described as Torrevieja’s “unique situation”, with more than 110,000 registered residents and a seasonal population that can rise to 400,000 in summer. He said more than 80% of the 208 Guardia Civil posts officially assigned to the town are currently filled and that 28 vacancies are in the process of being covered. He also stated that the crime rate has fallen by just over 3.35% compared with the same quarter in 2025.

The mayor argued that Torrevieja has fewer total officers than comparable municipalities, citing Benidorm as an example. He said he had formally written to the Interior Ministry requesting extraordinary reinforcements for the summer, stressing that residents want a stronger sense of security.

Officials also reviewed action against illegal street selling and discussed the Viogen system, which currently monitors 543 women in the municipality as victims of gender-based violence, many assessed as medium or high risk.