Crime in Mar del Plata: live map and statistics
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In the last 30 days LiveCrimeMap recorded 380 incidents in Mar del Plata: mostly robbery, vehicle theft and break-in / vandalism. Each point on the map is an incident reported by local media, located to the neighborhood or street; the map updates every few minutes.
Summary: crime in Mar del Plata, last 30 days
Between 8 Oct and 7 Nov 2026 local media reported 299 street crimes in Mar del Plata (robberies, thefts, shootings, assaults and others; not counting arrests, drug seizures or domestic violence). The neighborhoods with the most incidents were Centro (23), Las Avenidas (10) and Lomas de Stella Maris (7).
Neighborhoods with the most street crime in Mar del Plata
Incident types in Mar del Plata (30 days)
| Type | Incidents |
|---|
| robbery | 84 |
| vehicle theft | 57 |
| break-in / vandalism | 46 |
| arrest / police operation | 34 |
| theft | 27 |
| shooting | 22 |
| drugs | 19 |
| assault | 13 |
| knife attack | 13 |
| homicide | 10 |
| sexual violence | 9 |
| phone snatching | 8 |
| scams | 4 |
| kidnapping | 3 |
| shoot-out with police | 3 |
These numbers count incidents reported in the news, not police records, and are not per-capita rates: bigger, central and better-covered neighborhoods show up more.
Latest incidents
- · break-in / vandalism · Las Américas, Mar del Plata
Three criminals smash shop window in new robbery attempt (Diario La Capital de Mar del Plata) - · robbery · Santa Celina, Mar del Plata
They were tied up and beaten during a home robbery in Chapadmalal (0223.com.ar) - · robbery · Los Acantilados, Mar del Plata
Man beaten, tied up and threatened during violent home invasion in Chapadmalal (Diario La Capital de Mar del Plata) - · robbery · Mar del Plata
Raids in Miramar over a home robbery in Chapadmalal: arsenal found (El Marplatense) - · vehicle theft · Batán
A witness filmed a man as he attempted to break into a car (El Marplatense) - · assault · Calle 136, Batán, Batán
Batán: Man Arrested for Threatening Woman With Brass Knuckles (El Marplatense) - · assault · Faro Norte, Mar del Plata
A couple went to demand a refund for contact lenses, and the man threatened them with a brass knuckle (Mi8) - · robbery · Batán
From Rooftop Escape to Batán Prison: Suspect Behind Violent Robberies of Retirees Arrested (Diario La Capital de Mar del Plata) - · robbery · Mar del Plata
Another Suspect Arrested for Alleged Involvement in Gang Behind Home Invasion Robberies in Mar del Plata (QZ | Noticias) - · break-in / vandalism · San Carlos, Mar del Plata
Couple in their senior years robbed in home invasion: thief fled barefoot and was arrested (AHORA Mar del Plata) - · robbery · Batán
Suspect in home robbery was asleep and tried to flee half-naked when police raided his house (0223) - · sexual violence · El Progreso, Mar del Plata
Police raid home in El Progreso and seize cellphone containing child sexual abuse material (El Marplatense) - · robbery · General Pueyrredón (barrio), Mar del Plata
Accused man arrested over alleged involvement in two violent home invasions targeting elderly residents (Mi8) - · break-in / vandalism · Batán
Burglars Break Into Restaurant Steps From Municipal Building: One Arrested (Qué digital) - · break-in / vandalism · Centro, Mar del Plata
Man Steals Over $800,000 From Downtown Restaurant, Arrested After Chase (QZ | Noticias) - · break-in / vandalism · Mar del Plata
Two women caught inside a property, arrested on suspicion of attempted robbery (Radio 10 Mar del Plata) - · break-in / vandalism · Mar del Plata
Two sisters broke into a shop and were caught by its owners: both were detained (Mi8) - · robbery · Lomas de Stella Maris, Mar del Plata
Young man, 23, wanted over Tandil robbery, arrested in Mar del Plata (El Marplatense) - · domestic violence · Batán
Outrage: man rapes his three-year-old stepson while his partner is at work (0223) - · arrest / police operation · Batán
Son of "La Reina" arrested: was hiding two blocks from the towers (0223) - · shooting · Malvinas Argentinas, Mar del Plata
Gunmen shoot first-year student leaving School 61; he had to be treated (Mi8) - · robbery · Parque Luro, Mar del Plata
Brutal Home Invasion Targets Retirees in Parque Luro: Robbers Waited for the Door to Open, Then Jumped the Gate and Beat Them (0223.com.ar) - · domestic violence · Batán
Man Threatened Ex-Partner and Children; Arrested and Several Weapons Seized (0223) - · robbery · San Carlos, Mar del Plata
Investigation into armed robbery in San Carlos advances: two raids carried out and two men identified (Radio 10 Mar del Plata) - · domestic violence · Batán
He shot his partner in the neck and was ordered into pretrial detention (0223) - · arrest / police operation · Las Heras, Mar del Plata
Horror in Mar del Plata: Malnourished Dog in Critical Condition Rescued After Abuse and Abandonment (El Marplatense) - · drugs · Mar del Plata
Drugs, guns and three arrests: Security Minister outlines mega-operation in Mar del Plata - Mi 8 (Mi 8 - Mar del Plata) - · sexual violence · El Progreso, Mar del Plata
Mar del Plata: police raid homes of two young men, aged 20 and 21, under investigation for child sexual abuse material (Central de Noticias Madariaga) - · kidnapping · Mar del Plata
POLICE: Key Kidnapping Case in Mar del Plata (ahorainfo) - · domestic violence · Batán
Attacked and threatened to kill partner with a knife (0223) - · vehicle theft · Villa Primera, Mar del Plata
Motorcycle stolen; found after a raid (0223.com.ar) - · vehicle theft · Las Heras, Mar del Plata
Stolen motorcycle recovered; police search for 17-year-old (Mi8) - · robbery · Regional, Mar del Plata
Man who carried out armed robbery in Regional neighbourhood arrested near his home (Infobrisas) - · robbery · Mar del Plata
Attempted robbery of Otamendi as River arrive at Hotel Costa Galana in Mar del Plata (mdphoy.com) - · shooting · Regional, Mar del Plata
Another violent break-in targeting a retiree: thieves fired shots while fleeing, and one suspect was arrested today (Mi8) - · phone snatching · Colinas de Peralta Ramos, Mar del Plata
Motorcycle-snatching gang busted: three arrested, two minors involved, and vehicles recovered (AHORA Mar del Plata) - · shooting · Batán
Thieves jump gate, rob and shoot at car of 73-year-old man (0223.com.ar) - · vehicle theft · Colinas de Peralta Ramos, Mar del Plata
Police Break Up Stolen Motorcycle Storage Points, Arrest Three (El Marplatense) - · vehicle theft · Batán
Three arrested and two teenagers identified after four raids over motorcycle thefts (QZ | Noticias) - · robbery · Santa Mónica, Mar del Plata
Thieves Robbed and Tied Up 85-Year-Old Retiree; Getaway Car Found as Investigation Continues (Mi8)
Neighborhoods with most incidents (30 days)
Other cities in Buenos Aires (provincia)
Local news sources
- 0223
- Bing News
- El Marplatense
- Google News
- Mi8
- Qué Digital
Frequently asked questions
Is Mar del Plata safe for tourists?
It depends a lot on the area. In the last 30 days local media reported 299 street crimes in Mar del Plata: mostly robbery, vehicle theft and break-in / vandalism; 29% of those with a known neighborhood happened in just 5 neighborhoods (Centro, Las Avenidas, Lomas de Stella Maris, Cerrito y San Salvador and Parque Luro). Check the live map for the neighborhood you are going to.
What are the most dangerous neighborhoods in Mar del Plata?
Going by the news of the last 30 days, the neighborhoods of Mar del Plata with the most street crime are Centro (23), Las Avenidas (10) and Lomas de Stella Maris (7). This is a count of reported incidents, not a per-capita rate.
How many crimes happen in Mar del Plata per month?
In the last 30 days LiveCrimeMap recorded 380 incidents in Mar del Plata from local news, 299 of them street crimes: mostly robbery, vehicle theft and break-in / vandalism.
LiveCrimeMap collects police news from local outlets, works out what happened and where (street, neighborhood, landmark) and shows it on a live map. Headlines are machine-translated from Portuguese / Spanish. Domestic violence is shown separately and is not counted in neighborhood safety statistics.
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