Amsterdam neighbourhoods · Zuidas
VU-kwartier
A neighbourhood in Zuidas, Amsterdam. In 2024, VU-kwartier recorded 989 crimes per 1,000 residents, 1024% above the Amsterdam average (88 per 1,000).
Neighbourhood & safety
Official figures for 2025Owner-occupied (%)57.1%
Mixed ownership
Social housing (%)0%
No social housing
Crimes per 1,000 residents (2024)989 / 1k
High crime rate
What's nearby
Within 500 m of the centre of VU-kwartier3
Supermarkets
6
Transit stops
10
Bars & restaurants
0
Schools
Nearest: ≈ 560 m
1
GP practices
0
Pharmacies
Nearest: ≈ 610 m
Registered crimes
2025Other theft61
Bicycle theft38
Threats13
Vandalism9
Assault8
Drug offences6
Home burglary4
Vehicle theft3
Total228
Frequently asked questions
Is VU-kwartier a safe area?
In 2024, police registered 989 crimes per 1,000 residents in VU-kwartier, compared with 88 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 VU-kwartier?
VU-kwartier is a buurt (neighbourhood) in Amsterdam, part of the Zuidas district.