The safest neighbourhoods in Vaals
The safest neighbourhood in Vaals is Vijlen (9.9), with 12 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 fewest crimes recorded per 1,000 people present. The national median for recorded crimes is 2 times as high. Of the 6 neighbourhoods in Vaals with a safety grade, 1 reaches a 7.0 or higher.
- 19.9
Vijlen
12 crimes per 1,000 people present
1,250 residents
- 26.0
Lemiers
26 crimes per 1,000 people present
700 residents
- 34.1
Vaals
27 crimes per 1,000 people present
7,435 residents
- 43.2
Raren
72 crimes per 1,000 people present
155 residents
- 53.1
Holset
36 crimes per 1,000 people present
130 residents
- 62.9
Wolfhaag
36 crimes per 1,000 people present
130 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 Vijlen at the top?
Vijlen scores a 9.9 on this list, with 12 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.