Amsterdam neighbourhoods · Van Galenbuurt
Mercatorpark
A neighbourhood in Van Galenbuurt, Amsterdam. In 2025, Mercatorpark recorded 39 crimes per 1,000 residents, 55% below the Amsterdam average (86 per 1,000).
Neighbourhood & safety
Official figures for 2025Owner-occupied (%) (2024)0%
Mostly rental
Social housing (%) (2024)0%
No social housing
Crimes per 1,000 residents39 / 1k
Low crime rate
What's nearby
Within 500 m of the centre of Mercatorpark4
Supermarkets
4
Transit stops
61
Bars & restaurants
3
Schools
0
GP practices
Nearest: ≈ 610 m
2
Pharmacies
Registered crimes
2025Bicycle theft10
Other theft10
Vandalism9
Threats5
Assault2
Drug offences2
Total111
Frequently asked questions
Is Mercatorpark a safe area?
In 2025, police registered 39 crimes per 1,000 residents in Mercatorpark, compared with 86 per 1,000 for Amsterdam as a whole. Rates per 1,000 residents say more than raw totals, and bike theft weighs differently from burglary, so check the breakdown by type too.
Where is Mercatorpark?
Mercatorpark is a buurt (neighbourhood) in Amsterdam, part of the Van Galenbuurt district.