Crime and Prevention
How safe is my neighborhood?
Are you curious about how safe your neighborhood is? Then take a look atthepolice’sdata portalat. On“Crime on the Map” ( ), you can see for yourself if and where there have been break-ins in your neighborhood over the past three months.
What is the municipality doing to combat crime and promote prevention?
Together with various partners, such as the police and housing authorities, the municipality is working to create a safe living environment for the residents of Voorschoten. The goal is to reduce the number of home burglaries and thefts and thereby enhance residents’ sense of safety. To this end, the municipality is implementing numerous measures to reduce the likelihood of home burglaries and other forms of crime. In addition, the municipality is contributing to crime prevention efforts.
Register your camera with the police
Camera footage helps the police solve burglaries, robberies, and other crimes. Do you have one or more cameras installed around or on your home or business premises? Please let us know. The better the police know where cameras are located in your neighborhood, the faster they can work to solve crimes.
How does it work?
Suppose your home is broken into. The police will then check a database to see who in your neighborhood has a camera installed. They can then quickly retrieve the footage to see if the perpetrator might be in the footage. So the police aren’t watching your cameras live; they’re simply keeping track of where they’re located. This way, your camera not only protects your own property, but also helps make your neighborhood safer.
How to Sign Up
You can register your camera(s) atwww.politie.nl/cib,, by scanning the QR code, or through your community police officer.
Thank you in advance for your cooperation!
You can also take steps on your own
On thePolitiekeurmerk Veilig Wonenwebsite,, you can watch various videos about home security. Here, you’ll see how easy it can be for a burglar to break into a home. You’ll also find measures you can take to make your home less accessible.
It’s always a good idea to file a police report! This helps bring an offense or crime to light and allows the perpetrator to be tracked down. In short, the police can’t take action until a report has been filed. You can file a report on thepolice website ator at a police station. Call 0900-8844 to make an appointment.