The most dangerous neighbourhoods in Waterland
The most dangerous neighbourhood in Waterland is Uitdam (3.8), with 38 recorded crimes per 1,000 people present. They are spread across Waterland: 8 in the centre, 3 in the west and 2 in the north. These are mostly small areas: 11 of the 17 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 1.6 times the national median for recorded crimes. Of the 17 neighbourhoods in Waterland with a safety grade, 3 stay below a 5.0.
The 10 most dangerous neighbourhoods in Waterland
- 13.8
Uitdam
38 crimes per 1,000 people present
135 residents
- 24.5
't Spil
41 crimes per 1,000 people present
245 residents
- 34.5
Markgouw
22 crimes per 1,000 people present
2,410 residents
- 45.3
Katwoude
28 crimes per 1,000 people present
390 residents
- 55.7
De Purmer (gedeeltelijk)
23 crimes per 1,000 people present
140 residents
- 66.2
Monnickendam
24 crimes per 1,000 people present
2,030 residents
- 76.4
Verspreide huizen
29 crimes per 1,000 people present
260 residents
- 87.5
Ilpendam
19 crimes per 1,000 people present
1,735 residents
- 97.9
Zuiderwoude
22 crimes per 1,000 people present
300 residents
- 108.1
Watergang
25 crimes per 1,000 people present
555 residents
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- 118.3
Oranjewijk
19 crimes per 1,000 people present
990 residents
- 128.9
Ooster Ee
17 crimes per 1,000 people present
890 residents
- 139.1
Havenbuurt en Kerkbuurt
12 crimes per 1,000 people present
1,610 residents
- 149.2
Buitengouw
12 crimes per 1,000 people present
760 residents
- 159.2
Broek in Waterland
15 crimes per 1,000 people present
2,715 residents
- 169.2
Binnengouw
17 crimes per 1,000 people present
635 residents
- 179.9
Ringshemmen
13 crimes per 1,000 people present
1,610 residents
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 Uitdam at the top?
Uitdam scores a 3.8 on this list, with 38 recorded crimes per 1,000 people present. That is the highest of every neighbourhood in Waterland 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.