Domestic
Number of Murders Continues to Decline, But Mainly Among Men
The number of murders committed in the Netherlands has decreased again in the past year, according to recent data. Over the past thirty years, the number of men killed by murder or manslaughter has never been this low. However, the number of women killed has remained almost unchanged. The report highlights a significant decline in male victims, while female victim numbers show little variation. The findings reflect ongoing trends in homicide rates as of 2026-08-27.
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