Robbery
Sexual Crime
Violent Crime
Car Crime
Cyber Crime
Police Response
The criteria used can be easily visualized in the comprehensive table below. The entirety of the provided data is current and sourced from the police data portal, namely the official national statistics bureau. To facilitate comparability, we have employed a technique known as min-max normalization. This specific methodology scales the data from 1 to 10, where 1 represents the lowest or worst value, and 10 represents the highest or best value within the specific categories being examined. Such an approach allows seamless comparisons between different types of data. Eindhoven, Tilburg, Utrecht, Groningen and other areas are included in the table. To ensure accurate results, areas where data for any of the indicators were missing were excluded from the analysis.
The Netherlands takes pride in its safest municipalities, where the well-being and safety of residents take precedence. At the top of the list of these exemplary safe havens is the unique municipality of Echt-Susteren. With nearly perfect scores in various safety criteria, these municipalities set an unparalleled standard for ensuring the safety of their communities.
These are closely followed by Beek (L.), Borne, and Amsterdam, all of which demonstrate commendable levels of safety. These municipalities prioritize a range of safety factors, including the prevention of theft, sexual crimes, violent crimes, auto-related crimes, and cybercrime, as well as maintaining an efficient police response.
Dantumadiel, Utrecht (municipality), Culemborg, Doetinchem, and Hendrik-Ido-Ambacht round out the list of the safest municipalities in the Netherlands, each showcasing their commitment to creating a secure environment for their residents.
The efforts and dedication of these municipalities in the realm of safety are evidence of their commitment to promoting trust, well-being, and a sense of belonging among their residents.
Based on a comprehensive analysis of the collected data, it can be concluded that Echt-Susteren is the safest municipality for those looking for a new place to move to or planning a trip. At the same time, Vlieland was recognized as the worst of the over three hundred municipalities. Despite good results in some categories, the overall score turned out to be the lowest, although not all data was available for this municipality. Therefore, we hope that in reality, it is much better.
