The safest neighbourhoods in Terschelling
The safest neighbourhood in Terschelling is West-Terschelling (9.8), with 14 recorded crimes per 1,000 people present. They are spread across Terschelling: 4 in the east, 2 in the centre and 1 in the west. These are mostly small areas: 6 of the 7 have fewer than 1,000 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 7 neighbourhoods in Terschelling with a safety grade, 4 reach a 7.0 or higher.
- 19.8
West-Terschelling
14 crimes per 1,000 people present
2,525 residents
- 29.6
Hoorn
15 crimes per 1,000 people present
450 residents
- 38.7
Verspreide huizen Midsland-Zuid
21 crimes per 1,000 people present
325 residents
- 47.4
Midsland
20 crimes per 1,000 people present
920 residents
- 56.6
Lies
26 crimes per 1,000 people present
130 residents
- 66.4
Oosterend
22 crimes per 1,000 people present
125 residents
- 74.3
Formerum
27 crimes per 1,000 people present
200 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 West-Terschelling at the top?
West-Terschelling scores a 9.8 on this list, with 14 recorded crimes per 1,000 people present. That is the highest of every neighbourhood in Terschelling 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.