The spokesperson for the Popular Municipal Group, Víctor Soler, and the councilor for security, Vicent Gregori, have analyzed the Ministry of the Interior's first-quarter 2026 Crime Report. According to their analysis, registered criminal offenses rose from 744 in the first quarter of 2021 to 1,123 in the same period of 2026, a 51% increase.

Crimes most affecting public safety show notable increases: petty thefts rose by 51.8% (from 195 to 296), robberies with violence and intimidation by 109.1% (from 11 to 23), crimes against sexual freedom by 50% (from 4 to 6), and vehicle thefts by 100% (from 8 to 16).

On an annual global level, criminal offenses have grown by 35%, from 3,803 to 5,123 since José Manuel Prieto took office. Gregori criticized the socialist government for focusing on "propaganda and announcements" instead of addressing residents' real problems, questioning the recent presentation of new police vehicles while officers are lacking.

Víctor Soler emphasized that the Ministry of the Interior's data confirms Gandia is a less safe city. He recalled the PP's presentation of a Security Pact in August 2025, which the socialist government "continues to ignore."

The PP proposes measures such as an ordinance for the census to prevent fraud, the recovery of 'Operation Chess' against illegal occupation, an advisory office for victims, and effective police reinforcement. They also suggest reinstating the Local Police's motorized traffic unit, permanently opening the Grau and Playa police posts, and establishing a new post in Beniopa.

Soler concluded that Gandia needs a government that confronts problems head-on and reiterated the PP's commitment to restoring security and tranquility to the city.