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Number of crime victims stable

In 2013, one in five residents aged 15 years and older indicated they had been victims of common crime (violent crimes, crimes against property and vandalism) during the past year. The proportion was...

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Quality check of the address database of persons with highly educated migrants act, june 2013 (Dutch only)

The database with addresses of migrants in the Highly Educated Migrants Scheme has been compared with the addresses in the municipal population registration (GBA). Results are available on request....

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Girls more likely to be harassed, stalked online

5.3 percent of 12 to 24-year-old internet users report that they were bullied, stalked or threatened online in 2018. Over 140 thousand young people were affected.

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Rude behaviour mainly experienced by young women

In 2017, disrespectful behaviour was encountered relatively most often by women between the ages of 18 to 24 years

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Dutch fire services respond quicker to fire alarms

The departure time of Dutch fire services has improved further in 2009. On average, it takes 5 minutes for fire engines to leave the station after a fire alarm has been received.

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New fire services statistic based on 112 alarm centre

The statistic is no longer based on survey data from questionnaires but on records from the 112 emergency alarm centre.

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Dutch population feels a little safer

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,...

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One-quarter of population notice drug-related issues in own neighbourhood

In 2019, nearly one-quarter (24.3 percent) of the Dutch population aged 15 years and over reported the incidence of drug use or trafficking in their own neighbourhood.

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133 thousand security employees in 2016

Of all employed persons in 2016, 1.6 percent (133 thousand persons) were security employees.

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Thefts along the coast peak in summertime

On the coast, minor property crimes are more frequent during the summer compared to the rest of the year. Over one-quarter of the pickpocketing cases which were registered in coastal areas during the...

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Methodology social tensions and emotions in society

The indicators were developed using publicly available posts by Dutch users on sites such as Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Other sources were also used, such as public Dutch news websites, forums...

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Residents positive about neighbourhood safety

On average, the Dutch evaluate the safety of their neighbourhood as quite satisfactory.

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People feel less unsafe

The proportion of Dutch aged 15 years and older who occasionally felt unsafe in 2011 was marginally lower than one year previously. The proportion who reported they had been victims of common crime...

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One in eight people affected by cybercrime

In 2012 just over one in eight Dutch people aged 15 years or older reported that in the preceding twelve months they had been the victim of cybercrime such computer hacking and online bullying.

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Fewer Dutch people are feeling unsafe

Feelings of unsafety among Dutch people are declining progressively. In 2012, 37 percent indicated that they felt unsafe occasionally in general terms, versus 32 percent in 2019.

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Fewer victims of common crime

This year, 26 percent of the 15-and-over population in the Netherlands reported that they had been victimes of common crime, as against 29 percent two years ago; the number of offences experienced by...

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Urban lifestyle provides a wealth of information

How can life rhythms of urban residents be used in analysing and solving urban issues, e.g. security or social cohesion

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Crime down, people feel safer

20 percent of the Dutch population aged 15 years and older do not feel safe at times.

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Fewer homicides in 2020, but more young people killed

In 2020, there were 121 victims of murder or manslaughter in the Netherlands, 4 fewer than in 2019.

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564 businesses and institutions bankrupt

In November, 564 businesses and institutions (excluding one-man businesses) in the Netherlands were declared bankrupt, as against 698 in October. In the first eleven months of this year, 6,804...

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645 firms bankrupt in July

In July this year, 645 businesses and institutions (excluding one-man businesses) were declared bankrupt, a decrease by more than 50 relative to June 2009. The number of bankruptcies has more than...

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Dutch government spends more on prisons and judicial procedures

Dutch government spending on public order and security amounted to 11.3 billion euro in 2007. This is 6 percent more than in 2006.

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Number of bankruptcies slightly down in December

In December 2009, 540 businesses and institutions (excluding one-man businesses) in the Netherlands went bankrupt. The number of bankruptcies was reduced by more than 40 relative to November.

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