Safest neighborhoods in Málaga
Spain · 9 neighborhoods · Updated October 2026
We compared 9 neighborhoods in Málaga on safety by day and at night. La Malagueta, Pedregalejo Playa and Miramar del Palo come out safest.
| # | Neighborhood | Safety | Day | Night |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | La Malagueta | 8.3/10 Excellent | 8.5/10 Excellent | 8.1/10 Excellent |
| 2 | Pedregalejo Playa | 8.2/10 Excellent | 8.5/10 Excellent | 8.0/10 Excellent |
| 3 | Miramar del Palo | 8.1/10 Excellent | 8.3/10 Excellent | 7.9/10 Good |
| 4 | Carretera de Cádiz | 7.7/10 Good | 8.0/10 Excellent | 7.5/10 Good |
| 5 | Santa Isabel | 7.6/10 Good | 8.0/10 Excellent | 7.4/10 Good |
| 6 | El Ejido | 7.4/10 Good | 7.8/10 Good | 7.1/10 Good |
| 7 | Centro | 7.2/10 Good | 7.8/10 Good | 6.8/10 Good |
| 7 | Málaga-Costa del Sol | 7.2/10 Good | 7.8/10 Good | 6.8/10 Good |
| 9 | Polígono Industrial La Pelusa | 6.5/10 Good | 7.2/10 Good | 6.1/10 Fair |
How we measure it
Safety is rated for each neighborhood by AI research of local news, police and city statements and travel advice, starting from official country figures, by day and at night on one scale for every city. The overall figure is 40% the day rating and 60% the night rating. Methodology