The most dangerous and worst-scoring neighbourhoods of Vaals
2.9Number 1 · safetyWolfhaagThe most dangerous neighbourhood in Vaals is Wolfhaag (2.9), with 36 recorded crimes per 1,000 people present. They are spread across Vaals: 2 in the centre, 2 in the south and 2 in the west. These are mostly small areas: 4 of the 6 have fewer than 1,000 residents. The top of this list is the neighbourhoods with the most crimes recorded per 1,000 people present. That is 1.5 times the national median for recorded crimes. Of the 6 neighbourhoods in Vaals with a safety grade, 4 stay below a 5.0.
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The 6 most dangerous neighbourhoods in Vaals
Number 1
Wolfhaag
130 residents
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- 23.1safety
Holset
130 residents
36 crimes per 1,000 people present
- 33.2safety
Raren
155 residents
72 crimes per 1,000 people present
- 44.1safety
Vaals
7,435 residents
27 crimes per 1,000 people present
- 56.0safety
Lemiers
700 residents
26 crimes per 1,000 people present
- 69.9safety
Vijlen
1,250 residents
12 crimes per 1,000 people present
Frequently asked questions
How is this list ranked?
On the safety grade, which comes from crimes recorded by the police in 2025: violence, burglary, total crime, property crime and vandalism. Each figure is set against the number of people present — residents plus three times the number of business premises.
Why is Wolfhaag at the top?
Wolfhaag scores a 2.9 on this list, with 36 recorded crimes per 1,000 people present. That is the highest of every neighbourhood in Vaals that has a grade for this measure.
How often are these figures updated?
The crime figures are from the police for 2025; population, boundaries and the other characteristics come from the CBS neighbourhood statistics for 2025. Both are published once a year; the list is recalculated as soon as a new edition appears.