Amsterdam neighbourhoods · Sloten/Nieuw-Sloten
Nieuwe Meer
A neighbourhood in Sloten/Nieuw-Sloten, Amsterdam. In 2025, Nieuwe Meer recorded 982 crimes per 1,000 residents, 1042% above the Amsterdam average (86 per 1,000).
Neighbourhood & safety
Official figures for 2026Owner-occupied (%)100%
Mostly owner-occupied
Social housing (%)0%
No social housing
Crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)982 / 1k
High crime rate
What's nearby
Within 500 m of the centre of Nieuwe Meer1
Supermarkets
1
Transit stops
6
Bars & restaurants
0
Schools
Nearest: ≈ 1.0 km
0
GP practices
Nearest: ≈ 1.1 km
0
Pharmacies
Nearest: ≈ 1.5 km
Registered crimes
2025Other theft52
Vandalism14
Bicycle theft9
Vehicle theft2
Threats2
Assault2
Total162
Frequently asked questions
Is Nieuwe Meer a safe area?
In 2025, police registered 982 crimes per 1,000 residents in Nieuwe Meer, 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 Nieuwe Meer?
Nieuwe Meer is a buurt (neighbourhood) in Amsterdam, part of the Sloten/Nieuw-Sloten district.