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Bathing season under way at beaches
A hundred officers from a City Police unit will patroll the ten beaches along the city’s coast.
Crime figures in 2023
Compared to 2022, the number of detentions was up with 23% more, as well as the number of people investigated, with 11.4% more.
Participatory process to amend the by-law on coexistence in Barcelona
The process will be conducted telematically and in person from February 7 to March 4.
Balance of Accidents 2023
Last year saw 8,753 people injured in accidents, some 3.1% fewer than the previous year, and 20 mortalities, three fewer than in 2022.
New hybrid vehicles for the City Police fleet
Ninety hybrid cars come into service, continuing the process to renew and modernise the municipal fleet. The City Police has also acquired 24 electric bicycles.
Victim-assistance service for victims of gender violence, expanded
The Guàrdia Urbana [city police] are incorporating a new assistance service (SAV) at Ciutat Vella Police Station for victims of gender violence and their children, offering priority, comprehensive and specialist assistance.
Safe mobility
Find out about the regulations and help us to make our journeys safer.
Dial 112 for all emergències
The 112 phone number replaces the 092 number for the City Police and the 080 number for the Fire Service.
Let's make it safer to get around by motorbike
Motorbikes account for 25% of journeys made by private vehicles in Barcelona and 7% of overall mobility in the city.
Recording devices added to the equipment of the Guàrdia Urbana city police force
We hereby inform you that the Guàrdia Urbana city police force now uses body-worn video cameras as a policing tool for ensuring citizen safety.
Where to find us
There is always a GUB territorial unit nearby.
Neighbourhood Police
We are your neighbourhood's key officers working on prevention and with the district’s various services to improve community life.
Want to learn about the GUB's history?
You can find further information on the force’s history here
Barcelona, a pedestrian-friendly city
We're watching over to make the city safer and friendlier.
News
Three members of the City Police get police merit medals in two police days
19/04/2024 - 14:08 h
Safety and prevention. Thirteen members of the corps have received or will soon receive congratulations at police days in Barcelona, Sitges and Sabadell.
Disruptions to mobility due to the literary block for Sant Jordi
17/04/2024 - 15:10 h
Safety and prevention. Access will be possible to entrances and exits at the public car parks affected by the restrictions, with specific routes in place.
Mobility device during the America's Cup sailing competition
17/04/2024 - 13:24 h
Safety and prevention. The regatta course will be set up in front of the beaches of Sant Sebastià, Sant Miquel, Barceloneta and Somorrostro.
Relevant projects
Procedures with the GUB
All procedures under the GUB's responsibility can be carried out in person at the Information and Procedures Office from 9 am to 2 pm. To do so, you need to make an appointment.
Some of these units are offices for receiving complaints and reports; check here for the types of complaints and reports that can be filed.
Remember that many of the procedures can be carried out online through Barcelona City Council’s Virtual Office.
Seguretat ciutadana
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Intervencions de seguretat ciutadana
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Seguretat xarxa metro
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Dispositius estacionals: Operació estiu, Dispositiu Nadal, inici curs escolar, etc
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Inspeccions: joguines, aliments en mal estat, pirotècnia, etc
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Vigilància activa a carrers i espais verds
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Intervencions de repressió del delicte (detenir i custodiar persones, cercar i protegir proves de delictes, etc)
Seguretat viària
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Intervencions accidents de trànsit
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Regulació moviments i estacionaments via pública
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Programa de formació en seguretat viària laboral
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Controls alcoholèmies i drogotests
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Consells conductors (bicicleta, cotxe, moto) i vianants
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Consells mobilitat gent gran
Proximitat i Convivència
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Trobades amb la ciutadania
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Policia de Barri
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Programa ‘A prop teu’ (gent gran)
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Servei d’Educació per a la Seguretat
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Projecte Joves i Autoritat
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Policia assistencial (persones ferides, persones extraviades, persones malaltes, etc)
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Tinença responsable d’animals de companyia
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Control d’apartaments turístics
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Coordinació d’obres
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Gestió de troballes
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Intervencions mal ús de l’entorn urbà
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Suport a altres institucions quan sol·liciten col·laboració en alguna fase d'un procediment aliè
Useful telephone numbers. 24-hour assistance
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