There is little major crime in the Canary Islands, most is petty such as pickpocketing and purse snatching (more common in the cities and during festivals) and breaking into rental cars.
Dinghy and outboard thefts have been reported from yachts at anchor in Arrecife harbor, Lanzarote and La Gomera.
A burglary was also reported from a yacht in Las Palmas Marina.
Be sure to check related security reports for the Canaries.
There has been a sharp rise in the number of migrants arriving in the Canary Islands with the Atlantic route from West Africa to the Canary Islands being increasingly used by smugglers who launch boats from Morocco, Western Sahara, Mauritania, Senegal and even the Gambia. See this report for more details and what do do if you encounter a migrant boat. If transiting to Gran Canaria, Tenerife and El Hierro, keep a sharp look out.
If you see a migrant boat:
A useful resource for security matters is the Canary Islands Cruisers Net on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/groups/1285637441583845].
Last updated: October 2024
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