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More killings in 2022, most victims in Rotterdam
In 2022, there were 142 victims of murder or manslaughter in the Netherlands, 16 more than in 2021.
Male homicide rate up in 2021
In 2021, a total of 126 people fell victim to murder or manslaughter in the Netherlands, 5 more than in 2020.
Nearly 240 thousand bullying victims in 2021
In 2021, nearly 2 percent of the Dutch population aged 15 years and over reported they had been bullied in the previous year.
Nearly 2.5 million people victims of cybercrime in 2021
In 2021, nearly 2.5 million people in the Netherlands aged 15 or older (17 percent of the population) said they had fallen victim to cybercrime. Most victims encountered online scams and fraud.
Fewer women than men fall victim to violence
In 2017, 1.7% of women aged 15 years or older said they had been the victim of one or more violent crimes, against 2.5% of men. Intimidation is the most common crime among both sexes. Women report...
The Netherlands in numbers, 2021 edition
The Netherlands in numbers (2021 edition) answers 36 questions about our country by means of images and text.
Half of employees experience aggression in the workplace
Last year, 48 percent of employees in the health care sector had to cope with workplace aggression, versus 33 percent of all employees.
Many suspects also victims
Persons suspected of criminal activities one and a half times as often fall victim to criminal offences as people who have never been suspected of criminal activities.
One in five cases of sexual harassment occur in the workplace
In 2009, one in every forty women were subject to unwelcome sexual advances; 20 percent occurred in the workplace. Only 10 percent were reported to the police.
Security costs 780 euros per person
Spending on crime prevention and fighting crime, corruption and harassment topped 13 billion euros in 2012. This comes to 780 euros per person. Spending on security has been about the same since 2009.
Spending on security slightly down in 2014
In 2014, total spending on security in the Netherlands amounted to approximately 13 billion euros. Security expenditure increased up until 2012 inclusive but showed a slight decline after that....
Social tensions and emotions in society
Statistics Netherlands (CBS) has developed an experimental tool that makes it possible to get fast, up-to-date information on levels of social tension and emotions in society.
Few strike days in 2009
Last year, 25 strikes were organized in the Netherlands. The number of lost working days involved was the lowest since 1985.
Emancipation monitor 2012
Labour participation by women remains unchanged