Crime, violence or vandalism in the area in Netherlands
Netherlands: Crime, violence or vandalism in the area was 16.7% in 2023. ▼ Falling
Crime, violence or vandalism in the area in Netherlands, 2005–2023
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage.
Analysis
The most recent figure for crime, violence or vandalism in the area in Netherlands is 16.7%, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 6.4% on the previous year and down 7.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, crime, violence or vandalism in the area in Netherlands peaked at 21.7% in 2009 and was at its lowest, 14.8%, in 2008.
That places Netherlands 4th out of 47 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 17 years of available data.
Crime, violence or vandalism in the area in Netherlands, year by year
| Year | Percentage | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 19.0% | — |
| 2006 | 16.7% | -12.1% |
| 2007 | 17.7% | +6.0% |
| 2008 | 14.8% | -16.4% |
| 2009 | 21.7% | +46.6% |
| 2010 | 16.8% | -22.6% |
| 2011 | 18.6% | +10.7% |
| 2012 | 18.3% | -1.6% |
| 2013 | 18.1% | -1.1% |
| 2014 | 18.5% | +2.2% |
| 2015 | 17.4% | -5.9% |
| 2016 | 16.9% | -2.9% |
| 2017 | 15.0% | -11.2% |
| 2018 | 17.5% | +16.7% |
| 2019 | 16.3% | -6.9% |
| 2020 | 15.7% | -3.7% |
| 2023 | 16.7% | +6.4% |
Netherlands compared with similar countries
- Netherlands's 16.7% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 6.8%, 2.4× the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Netherlands's 16.7% is above the median for high income countries, which is 7.0%, 2.4× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 18.0% | 14.8% | 21.7% | 5 |
| 2010s | 17.3% | 15.0% | 18.6% | 10 |
| 2020s | 16.2% | 15.7% | 16.7% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Netherlands
- 1 United Kingdom 24.2% compare
- 1 United Kingdom 24.2% compare
- 3 Greece 20.9% compare
- 4 Netherlands 16.7% compare
- 6 Bulgaria 15.6% compare
- 7 France 14.7% compare
More reference data data for Netherlands
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.74 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.5851 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 3.79 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.1102 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 3.79 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 5.83 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 3.59 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 2.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 18.47 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.6002 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is crime, violence or vandalism in the area in Netherlands?
- Crime, violence or vandalism in the area in Netherlands was 16.7% in 2023, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest crime, violence or vandalism in the area recorded in Netherlands?
- The highest recorded value was 21.7% in 2009.
- What is the lowest crime, violence or vandalism in the area recorded in Netherlands?
- The lowest recorded value was 14.8% in 2008.
- How does Netherlands rank for crime, violence or vandalism in the area?
- Netherlands ranks 4th out of 47 countries with data for 2023.
- Is crime, violence or vandalism in the area rising or falling in Netherlands?
- Over the last ten years it is down 7.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Netherlands data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Crime, violence or vandalism in the area. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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