Stadsdeel (borough) · Amsterdam
Amsterdam-West
West is a stadsdeel (borough) of Amsterdam with 148,554 residents (2026), made up of 3 areas, 20 districts and 70 neighbourhoods.
Is Amsterdam-West safe?
In 2025, police registered 66 crimes per 1,000 residents in West, 23% below the Amsterdam average (86 per 1,000). Residents rate how safe they feel in the evening 7.4 out of 10 (2025; Amsterdam 7.1). Rates per resident say more than totals, and bike theft weighs differently from burglary: open a neighbourhood for the breakdown by type.
How West compares with Amsterdam
- In 2025, West recorded 66 crimes per 1,000 residents, 23% below the Amsterdam average (86 per 1,000).
- The median household income is €41,783 (2024), about the Amsterdam average (€42,013).
- The average WOZ property value is €577,589 (2026), about the Amsterdam average (€584,491).
- Free-market rent averages €1,616 a month (2025), about the Amsterdam average (€1,566).
- Fine particulate matter (PM2.5) averaged 5.23 µg/m³ in 2023, against 4.47 µg/m³ for Amsterdam as a whole.
What residents say
- Residents rate their own neighbourhood 7.7 out of 10 (2025), against 7.4 across Amsterdam.
- They rate how safe they feel in their neighbourhood in the evening 7.4 out of 10 (2025), against 7.1 across Amsterdam.
Source: the city's Wonen in Amsterdam survey (O&S), held every two years and reported only where at least 20 residents answered.
Areas in West
| Area | Crimes / 1,000 (2025) | Avg. WOZ (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Bos en Lommer | 52 | €489,697 |
| Oud-West and De Baarsjes | 68 | €609,972 |
| Westerpark | 76 | €592,755 |
Districts in West
| District | Crimes / 1,000 (2025) | Avg. WOZ (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Bellamybuurt | 79 | €597,050 |
| Centrale Markt | 77 | €647,192 |
| Chassébuurt | 42 | €608,814 |
| Da Costabuurt | 101 | €660,423 |
| De Kolenkit | 47 | €475,826 |
| Erasmuspark | 59 | €510,827 |
| Frederik Hendrikbuurt | 65 | €562,909 |
| Geuzenbuurt | 53 | €567,919 |
| Helmersbuurt | 97 | €739,095 |
| Hoofdweg e.o. | 57 | €504,363 |
| Houthavens | 28 | €932,142 |
| Landlust | 53 | €491,383 |
| Overtoomse Sluis | 53 | €664,067 |
| Sloterdijk-West | 537 | €637,948 |
| Spaarndammerbuurt/Zeeheldenbuurt | 89 | €524,288 |
| Staatsliedenbuurt | 39 | €533,862 |
| Van Galenbuurt | 44 | €490,148 |
| Van Lennepbuurt | 79 | €545,181 |
| Vondelparkbuurt | 185 | €1,246,666 |
| Westindische Buurt | 58 | €597,362 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the safest neighbourhood in West?
Among neighbourhoods with at least 1,000 residents, Houthavens-West (Houthavens) had the lowest rate in 2025: 27 crimes per 1,000 residents. Smaller buurten are left out, because a rate per resident there is mostly noise.
Which neighbourhood in West has the most crime?
Among neighbourhoods with at least 1,000 residents, WG-terrein (Helmersbuurt) recorded the highest rate in 2025: 113 crimes per 1,000 residents. High rates often sit where visitors gather; check the crime types on the neighbourhood page.
What does a home cost in West?
The average WOZ value in West was €577,589 in 2026, against €584,491 for Amsterdam as a whole. Free-market rent averaged €1,616 a month (2025). The most expensive neighbourhood is Vondelparkbuurt-Oost (€1,318,724), the least expensive Robert Scottbuurt-West (€401,657). WOZ is the municipality's valuation and usually sits below the selling price.
How do residents rate West?
Residents rate their own neighbourhood 7.7 out of 10 (2025), against 7.4 across Amsterdam. They rate how safe they feel in their neighbourhood in the evening 7.4 out of 10 (2025), against 7.1 across Amsterdam.
Which areas are part of West?
West is made up of 3 areas: Bos en Lommer, Oud-West and De Baarsjes and Westerpark.