Safety and Security

Safety

While Sevilla can be a charming city, remember this city is just as much a part of the real world as any other. Violent crimes are significantly less frequent than other cities. However, petty crimes abound the most common: pickpockets and stealing items left unattended. Sadly, foreigners (including students) are often the target. As in any city, you need to be cautious during your stay in Seville (and when travelling abroad), especially late at night. Use common sense and be aware of your surroundings. Stay alert and take additional precautions to make your experience abroad problem-free.

Mitigation measures

Avoid walking alone at night. You should always take a taxi, uber or cabify home.
Carry emergency contact numbers
Be careful with bike paths and traffic
Be aware of your surroundings
Do not leave belongings unattended, even in the CIEE building
Keep valuables close to you
Don’t resist robbers. Assume they are armed.
CIEE recommends students avoid these clubs: Anitque and Uthopia
CIEE does not promote third party travel providers

General emergency phone numbers and web page

Police / Ambulance / Fire: 112
Consulate of the United States in Seville: +34 954 21 85 71
Embassy of the United States in Madrid: +34 911 23 88 66
Madrid after-hours number: +34 915 87 22 00

What to do if I am robbed

If you need emergency assistance:
- Police, fire, and ambulance by calling 112 or 092
- Resident Staff can be reached during office hours 954 412 002 and outside of normal office hours at the CIEE emergency phone 696 918 949.
Cancel credit cards and/or ATM cards. Lost or stolen credit cards should be reported immediately.
Report (poner una denuncia) the crime to the police as quickly as possible. Some denuncias can be done online. Regardless, you will still have to stop by the nearest police station to sign the report to make it official.
INEXT insurance offers coverage for some lost/stolen items. However, you will need to have the sales tickets of articles stolen (phone, airpods…) and the denuncia (police report).
Keep CIEE informed

Police stations

Sevilla – Centro
Alameda de Hércules / Tel: 954 28 95 70

Sevilla – Triana (Torre Sevilla)
Camino de los Descubrimientos 1/ Tel: 954 99 11 10

Sevilla – Nervión
Avda. Cruz del Campo, 17 / Tel: 954 57 32 09

Sevilla – Los Remedios
Santa Fe 1 / Tel: 95 47 42 65

The specific central number for local police is 092.

Sexual Assault guidelines and information

If you or somebody you know is a victim of sexual assault or harassment, CIEE has extensive information and resources including medical attention, psychological support, legal advice, etc. Please keep in mind the following:

Most important is to ensure the person is no longer in immediate danger. If in danger, call 112 immediately and inform CIEE as a secondary measure
Do not wash and save all clothing items unwashed as well: this is very important if the person decides (even later) to file a police report
Medical care should be sought out as soon as possible (even if no apparent injuries have been sustained) as there may be other health consequences (unwanted pregnancies, STDs…).
CIEE works with Spanish hospitals who have well-established sexual assault protocols in place for which a forensic specialist will be called as well as an officer from the gender-crimes unit.
Whether or not the police are called, the decision to file a formal report is always up to the victim.
Clinica Santa Isabel (+34 696 190 574) is the preferred hospital in Seville.
If the incident happens outside of Spain or simply because the person does not want to inform CIEE, the US Embassy is an excellent source of information and possibly assistance – and completely confidential.