In order to get a true idea of reported crimes along the
Camino Frances (SJPdP to SDC) and I use this route as an example because of its popularity, one would have to go to each individual law enforcement agency along the route and specifically pick out the incidents that occurred where a pilgrim was the victim, and then from there break it down into categories, such as assault, theft, etc. It's possible the Spanish government does that already and compiles an annual report on the matter.
For the reporter to just say the police were talking to various women who were molested without going into detail as to the specifics of the incidents is irresponsible. The old "who, what, when, where and how" is left out and the reader may be left with an impression that walking the CF is a dangerous thing.
The reporter may very well be poorly versed in police matters and not even familiar with the criminal or penal code of Spain and the different states there. I'm sure the reporter didn't even look at a single incident report prior to making that statement in his/her story.
You really have to take what you read in a media story with a grain of salt.