The safest neighbourhoods in Duiven
The safest neighbourhood in Duiven is De Vergert (9.9), with 14 recorded crimes per 1,000 people present. They are spread across Duiven: 5 in the centre, 3 in the north and 2 in the east. The middle neighbourhood of this top 13 has 1,605 residents. The top of this list is the neighbourhoods with the fewest crimes recorded per 1,000 people present. The national median for recorded crimes is 1.7 times as high. Of the 13 neighbourhoods in Duiven with a safety grade, 10 reach a 7.0 or higher.
- 19.9
De Vergert
14 crimes per 1,000 people present
2,365 residents
- 29.9
Lommerweide
15 crimes per 1,000 people present
1,605 residents
- 39.7
Zuidwest
12 crimes per 1,000 people present
3,060 residents
- 49.1
De Ploen
14 crimes per 1,000 people present
890 residents
- 59.0
Groessen
13 crimes per 1,000 people present
2,050 residents
- 68.9
Zuidoost
15 crimes per 1,000 people present
4,415 residents
- 78.5
Loo Gld
15 crimes per 1,000 people present
1,160 residents
- 87.9
Oud Zuid
20 crimes per 1,000 people present
2,685 residents
- 97.9
De Nieuweling
13 crimes per 1,000 people present
1,330 residents
- 107.4
West
26 crimes per 1,000 people present
3,495 residents
- 115.6
Noord
20 crimes per 1,000 people present
905 residents
- 123.1
Het Broek
79 crimes per 1,000 people present
155 residents
- 132.9
Centrum
59 crimes per 1,000 people present
835 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 De Vergert at the top?
De Vergert scores a 9.9 on this list, with 14 recorded crimes per 1,000 people present. That is the highest of every neighbourhood in Duiven 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.