Crime, violence or vandalism in the area in Netherlands

Netherlands: Crime, violence or vandalism in the area was 16.7% in 2023. ▼ Falling

Latest (2023)
16.7%
Change on year
up 6.4%
World rank
3rd
of 38 countries
All-time high
21.7%
in 2009
All-time low
14.8%
in 2008
Years of data
17
2005–2023

Crime, violence or vandalism in the area in Netherlands, 2005–2023

051015202005201420232005: 19 Percentage2006: 16.7 Percentage2007: 17.7 Percentage2008: 14.8 Percentage2009: 21.7 Percentage2010: 16.8 Percentage2011: 18.6 Percentage2012: 18.3 Percentage2013: 18.1 Percentage2014: 18.5 Percentage2015: 17.4 Percentage2016: 16.9 Percentage2017: 15 Percentage2018: 17.5 Percentage2019: 16.3 Percentage2020: 15.7 Percentage2023: 16.7 Percentage

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 3rd out of 38 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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. 1 United Kingdom 24.2% compare
  2. 2 Greece 20.9% compare
  3. 4 Bulgaria 15.6% compare
  4. 5 France 14.7% compare
  5. 6 Spain 13.6% compare

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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 3rd out of 38 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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About this data

Indicator
Crime, violence or vandalism in the area
Unit
Percentage
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
43 places, 670 data points, 2003–2023
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