19-05-2006Press release At the beginning of 2006, fewer people in the Netherlands did not feel safe than twelve months previously. People living in Zeeland felt safest. The number of crimes people experienced was also down, although the percentage of people falling victim to frequently occurring crimes remained more or less stable.

More than 48 thousand administrative court cases filed in 2004

02-05-2006Web magazine

Turnover in security branch up 7 percent in 2005

11-04-2006Web magazine

Record number of bankruptcies

03-02-2006Press release Over 10 thousand bankruptcies were declared in 2005, the highest number ever.

Security and justice

Public Prosecutor dismisses more cases

More than 85 outdoor fires every day

Bankruptcies continue to fall

Half a century of adoption history in the Netherlands

Most restructured debts ultimately cancelled

Less jail, more community service

Downward trend in bankruptcies

Nearly 18 thousand people detained

Number of restructured debts stable

Less compensation for acquitted suspects

More civil court cases

Six out of ten divorces involve children

Young people more often feel unsafe than older people

Dutch population feels a little safer

More than 48 thousand administrative court cases filed in 2004

Turnover in security branch up 7 percent in 2005

Record number of bankruptcies

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