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Vox will formally request that Spain's National Police and Civil Guard be incorporated into Barcelona's municipal security agreement, following a rise in violent crime, the party announced on Thursday 22nd October 2026.

The call came during a press conference in the Sarrià-Sant Gervasi district, where party representative De Oro cited four recent firearm-related incidents in the area. He described the developments as evidence of organised crime spreading beyond its traditional zones.

De Oro also referenced a reported 80% increase in homicides in the first half of 2026, a figure he attributed to official statistics. According to data from the Barcelona City Council, nine consummated killings were recorded between January and June 2026, three of them linked to organised crime (Barcelona City Council, 20 July 2026).

Proposal for Expanded Security Cooperation

Vox plans to present an initiative at the next Presidency Commission calling for the existing security agreement between the Mossos d'Esquadra (regional police) and the Guardia Urbana (city police) to be revised. The party demands that the updated framework include state forces, a clear implementation timeline, a dedicated budget, and formal coordination mechanisms.

We cannot ignore the changing reality of urban violence. The current agreement excludes key forces that operate daily in Barcelona, and that must change, said De Oro during the briefing.

The agreement, signed on 17th September 2026, updates a previous collaboration framework from 2005 and strengthens coordination between the two forces, particularly in areas such as victim support and information sharing (Barcelona City Council).

While Vox highlights rising homicide rates, city authorities point to broader improvements in public safety. Between January and June 2026, overall crime in Barcelona dropped by 11.2%, with thefts down 21.1% and knife-related incidents down 20.9% (Barcelona City Council).

However, the Local Security Board has acknowledged ongoing challenges, including a 64.3% rise in hate crimes compared to the same period in 2025.

Additional Demands

De Oro also questioned the use and cost of a building on Carrer de Camp in Sarrià, which he claimed would be managed by the City Council. He called for transparency on the matter. Additionally, Vox urged that any expansion of the Guardia Urbana's powers be matched with sufficient resources to avoid reducing patrols in residential neighbourhoods.

Sources: CatNoticias, Ajuntament de Barcelona.