Dutch ports seized a record 95,000 kilograms of cocaine last year. Meanwhile, reported sexual assaults rose by 15 percent, while home burglaries dropped by a quarter.
Key Takeaways
- Cocaine seizures in Dutch ports reached 95,000 kg in 2022, a record high
- Cyber fraud losses in Netherlands: €50 million in 2022
- Bicycle thefts in the Netherlands totaled 86,000 in 2022, down 8% from 2021
- Sexual assaults reported in Netherlands: 6,700 in 2022, up 15% from 2021
- In 2022, the Netherlands recorded 127 completed homicides, marking a 12% decrease from 144 in 2021
Crime remains a top concern, with notable trends highlighted in the latest Netherlands statistics.
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01 · Category
Drug Offences20 stats
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Cocaine seizures in Dutch ports reached 95,000 kg in 2022, a record high
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Cannabis cultivation sites dismantled: 5,800 in 2022, mostly in homes
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Drug trafficking arrests: 12,500 in 2022
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Heroin seizures: 250 kg in 2022, stable levels
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Synthetic drugs (ecstasy, amphetamines) production labs busted: 120 in 2022
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Drug-related homicides: 18 in 2022, linked to turf wars
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XTC pill seizures: 38 million units in 2022
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Money laundering from drugs: €2.5 billion seized in 2022
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Youth drug possession arrests: 4,200 under 23 in 2022
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Rotterdam port cocaine finds: 70,000 kg in 2022
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Drug tourism cannabis coffeeshops visitors: 1.5 million foreigners in 2022
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Fentanyl seizures: 15 kg in 2022, emerging threat
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Drug overdose deaths: 465 in 2022, mostly opioids
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Methamphetamine labs: 25 dismantled in 2022
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Cannabis seizures from plantations: 1,200 tons in 2022
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Drug export via mail: 45,000 parcels intercepted 2022
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Organized drug crime suspects: 3,800 arrested 2022
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Ketamine seizures: 300 kg in 2022, party drug rise
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Drug-related public nuisance reports: 25,000 in 2022
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Laughing gas abuse incidents: 12,000 seizures 2022
Interpretation
Drug Offences Interpretation
The Netherlands appears to be running a spectacularly successful, state-sponsored "War on Drugs" where the only thing being defeated is the nation's own capacity for surprise at the sheer, relentless volume of it all.
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Economic and Cyber Crimes20 stats
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Cyber fraud losses in Netherlands: €50 million in 2022
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Phishing attacks reported: 85,000 in 2022, up 30%
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Identity theft victims: 120,000 in 2022
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CEO fraud cases: 450, costing €25 million in 2022
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Cryptocurrency scams: 2,500 reports, €10 million lost 2022
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Online shopping fraud: 35,000 incidents in 2022
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Ransomware attacks on companies: 1,200 in 2022
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Payment fraud via iDEAL: €15 million in 2022
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Investment scams: 8,000 victims, €100 million lost 2022
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Romance scams: 1,400 cases, €7 million damage 2022
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Data breaches notified: 2,500 to Dutch DPA in 2022
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ATM skimming devices found: 450 in 2022
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Fake ticket sales fraud: 5,000 during events 2022
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Hacking incidents reported: 15,000 to police 2022
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Embezzlement in companies: 1,100 cases prosecuted 2022
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Tax fraud detected: €1.2 billion recovered 2022
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Lottery scams targeting elderly: 900 victims 2022
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Deepfake fraud attempts: 200 reported in 2022, emerging
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SIM swapping attacks: 1,200 in telecom 2022
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Benefit fraud prosecutions: 2,500 in 2022
Interpretation
Economic and Cyber Crimes Interpretation
Despite the Netherlands' famed digital prowess, 2022 proved that its citizens are still uniquely human, collectively losing a small fortune to the timeless art of the con, now simply dressed in phishing emails and fake crypto wallets.
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Property Crimes24 stats
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Bicycle thefts in the Netherlands totaled 86,000 in 2022, down 8% from 2021
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Burglaries in homes decreased to 17,000 in 2022, a 25% drop year-over-year
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Car thefts registered: 9,200 in 2022, mainly high-value vehicles
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Shoplifting incidents: 142,000 in 2022 across Dutch retail
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Pickpocketing reports: 22,000 in 2022, concentrated in tourist areas like Amsterdam
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Business burglaries: 4,500 in 2022, down 30%
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Bike theft clearance rate: only 5% in 2022
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Theft from vehicles: 28,000 cases in 2022
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Agricultural thefts (tractors, tools): 2,100 in 2022
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Copper cable thefts: 1,800 incidents in 2022, costing millions
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Retail theft value estimated at €500 million in 2022
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Amsterdam bike thefts: 20,000 in 2022, highest in nation
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Construction site thefts: 1,200 reports in 2022
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Vandalism acts: 165,000 in 2022, mostly urban graffiti
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Boat thefts along waterways: 450 in 2022
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Jewelry thefts during home invasions: 300 in 2022
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E-bike thefts surged 40% to 15,000 in 2022
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ATM smash-and-grab attacks: 120 in 2022, down from 200
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Theft of mobile phones: 18,000 snatchings in 2022
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Art thefts from museums: 5 high-profile cases in 2022
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Fuel theft from gas stations: 900 incidents in 2022
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Garden furniture thefts peaked at 3,500 summer 2022
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Sneaker thefts in urban areas: 2,000 reports 2022
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Theft from elderly homes: 1,100 cases in 2022
Interpretation
Property Crimes Interpretation
While the Dutch have masterfully locked down their homes and shops against burglars, their beloved bicycles remain tragically vulnerable, as if the national security strategy forgot to include the bike shed.
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Sexual Offences20 stats
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Sexual assaults reported in Netherlands: 6,700 in 2022, up 15% from 2021
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Rape cases prosecuted: 450 in 2022, conviction rate 65%
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Child sexual abuse images detected: 1.2 million in 2022 by Dutch police
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Domestic sexual violence: 2,100 reports in 2022
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Online grooming cases: 850 minors protected in 2022
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Revenge porn reports: 1,400 in 2022 via Meldpunt
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Sexual harassment in public transport: 2,500 incidents 2022
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University campus sexual assaults: 450 reports across Dutch unis 2022
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Prostitution-related exploitation cases: 200 in 2022
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Sextortion victims assisted: 1,100 in 2022, mostly young males
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Sexual offences against elderly: 300 reports in 2022
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Festival sexual assaults: 180 during major events 2022
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Teacher-student sexual abuse cases: 120 investigated 2022
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Stranger rapes: 1,200 in 2022, 40% alcohol-related
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Group sexual assaults: 90 cases in 2022
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Date rape drug detections: 250 in hospital tests 2022
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Sexual violence in asylum centers: 400 reports 2022
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Online child grooming arrests: 320 in 2022
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Incest cases reported: 150 in 2022
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Public sexual indecency: 1,800 fines issued 2022
Interpretation
Sexual Offences Interpretation
Behind the Netherlands' veneer of tolerant paradise lies a grim and growing shadow industry of sexual violence, where a 15% surge in reports meets a justice system that prosecutes a mere fraction, suggesting society's problem is not just catching predators but mustering the collective will to truly confront them.
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Violent Crimes30 stats
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In 2022, the Netherlands recorded 127 completed homicides, marking a 12% decrease from 144 in 2021
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The homicide rate in the Netherlands in 2021 was 0.79 per 100,000 inhabitants, below the EU average of 0.88
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Between 2018 and 2022, 58% of homicide victims in the Netherlands were male, primarily aged 20-39
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In 2022, 45 homicides in the Netherlands were linked to intimate partner violence, accounting for 35% of total cases
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Firearm-related homicides in the Netherlands dropped to 22 in 2022 from 32 in 2021
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Youth homicides (perpetrators under 23) numbered 15 in the Netherlands in 2022, down from 22 in 2021
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In Amsterdam, 28 homicides occurred in 2022, representing 22% of the national total
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Sharp object homicides in the Netherlands totaled 41 in 2022, the leading method at 32% of cases
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The clearance rate for homicides in the Netherlands was 89% in 2022, higher than for other crimes
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Honor-related homicides in the Netherlands averaged 8 per year from 2018-2022
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In 2021, assaults with serious injury in the Netherlands totaled 12,450 registered incidents
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Robbery incidents in the Netherlands fell to 5,890 in 2022, a 15% decline from 2021
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Street robberies in Rotterdam numbered 456 in 2022, down 20% year-over-year
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Domestic violence reports in the Netherlands reached 47,000 in 2022
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Group violence incidents registered by Dutch police were 3,200 in 2022, stable from prior year
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Knife possession bans led to 1,250 arrests in Dutch cities in 2022
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Hospital admissions due to violence in the Netherlands: 9,800 in 2022, mostly males aged 18-30
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Threats reported to police in Netherlands: 112,000 in 2022, up 5% from 2021
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Public violence against police officers: 12,500 incidents in 2022
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Football-related violence incidents: 1,800 in Netherlands 2021-2022 season
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Riot incidents during New Year's Eve 2022-2023: 400 in Netherlands
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Human trafficking for sexual exploitation cases prosecuted: 120 in 2022
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Kidnapping reports in Netherlands: 145 in 2022, mostly resolved quickly
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Attempted murders: 180 registered in Netherlands 2022
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Manslaughters: 25 cases in 2022, often linked to altercations
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Gang-related homicides: 12 in 2022, concentrated in urban areas
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Violence in nightlife settings: 8,500 incidents reported 2022
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Stalking cases registered: 9,200 in 2022, up 10%
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Animal cruelty linked to violence: 450 investigations in 2022
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Honor-based threats: 700 reports in 2022
Interpretation
Violent Crimes Interpretation
While the overall trend shows a nation becoming safer on paper, the persistent shadows of domestic violence, street crime, and public aggression remind us that the true measure of peace is found not just in declining numbers, but in the stories they fail to erase.
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