Code that sets out which offences are criminal offences, and which are misdemeanours, and also defines what penalties may be imposed for these offences and misdemeanours.
A punishable act, either a misdemeanour or criminal offence.
Action, or omission of action punishable by law.
In 2021, over 2 thousand people were registered as house burglary suspects, 24 percent fewer than in the previous year.
Punishable act classified as serious in the criminal laws.
Person charged for the first time with having committed an offence.
Person or body against whom a punishable act is directed, or who has directly been affected by the consequences of a criminal offence.
'Offence officially reported to the authorities.
Punishable offence of a less serious nature, mentioned as such in the Penal Code. The classification of punishable offences is important in procedural law (absolute competence and legal remedies) and punishment....
A court order issued in cases where the Public Prosecution Service has been able to prove the charges against a defendant, but the relevant offence or the offender is not punishable.
Smoking, alcohol and drug use, being overweight, physical activity, sexual health, nutrition, health examination, giving informal care.
Release from punishment for an offence by the Head of State recommended by the Minister of Justice
Decision by the public prosecutor not to prosecute after a punishable offence for reasons of public interest.
In criminal and sometimes in administrative law, a settlement on an offence that is not too serious, proposed by the public prosecutor. Usually a fine payable by the suspect.
Assistance (mainly practical) to direct and indirect victims of offences, road traffic accidents and other calamities, consisting in completion of forms, support with legal matters and referral to the...
Decisions under the Administrative Law Enforcement of Traffic ("Wet Mulder"). This law regulates the administrative settlement of traffic offences, with the aim of alleviating the workload of police,...
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Number of deaths in the population of the Netherlands by main underlying cause of death (extensive list of 'three digit codes'), by age and sex
Victims of suicide by marital status, method, motives, age and sex among the Dutch population, absolute figures and per 100 000 persons
Human trafficking and sexual violence against children are extremely serious crimes that have disruptive effects on the lives and well-being of victims.
Increasingly few Dutch
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 period...
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 twice...
The crime rate has fallen since 2007: fewer registrations, suspects, criminal court cases and victims.