{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/netherlands/noordwijk","updatedAt":"2026-10-04T16:54:54.727Z","place":{"city":"Noordwijk","country":"Netherlands","countryCode":"NL","lat":53.17,"lon":6.25694},"safety":{"score":91,"level":"VERY_SAFE","answer":"Yes — very safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":97,"confidence":0.86,"caps":[],"databaseScore":91,"travellerSentiment":{"score":91,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Visitors consistently report feeling safe walking alone day and night, citing the town's quiet, orderly atmosphere and visible but unobtrusive local policing.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":88,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":92,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":96,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":91,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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Noordwijk is a very safe coastal town with low crime and minimal risks for visitors.","summary":"Official data shows Noordwijk benefits from the Netherlands' strong safety indicators: homicide rate is low at 0.7 per 100k, terrorism deaths are zero, and road safety is good. The town's small size and residential character keep everyday hazards low, though coastal winds and wet weather in October require standard precautions.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Mugging and armed robbery are rare; incidents mostly occur in Amsterdam, not Noordwijk."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Bag-snatching and pickpocketing are uncommon; busy beach areas in summer see slight increases."},"safeAreas":["Noordwijk-Binnen","Noordwijk aan Zee","Noordwijkerhout","De Zilk","Bulb District (Bollenstreek)","Noordwijk Inner Harbour"],"avoidAreas":[],"scams":["fake police officers","taxi overcharging","fake hotel listings"],"zones":[{"name":"Noordwijk-Binnen","level":"safe","note":"Historic centre with low crime; safe day and night for visitors."},{"name":"Noordwijk aan Zee","level":"safe","note":"Beach and promenade area; well-patrolled, low risk of crime."},{"name":"Noordwijkerhout","level":"safe","note":"Residential village south of town; quiet, low crime, family-friendly."},{"name":"De Zilk","level":"safe","note":"Western coastal neighbourhood; safe, minimal reported incidents."},{"name":"Lisserbroek","level":"caution","note":"Eastern residential zone; occasional petty theft reported, stay alert after dark."},{"name":"Oosteinde","level":"caution","note":"Near railway line; low-level anti-social behaviour possible at night."},{"name":"Bulb District (Bollenstreek)","level":"safe","note":"Flower fields area; safe during day, avoid isolated paths after dark."},{"name":"Noordwijk Inner Harbour","level":"safe","note":"Marina and harbour area; well-lit, low crime, popular with visitors."}]}}