Trends in Violence and Homicide in the Netherlands (From Trends, Risks, and Interventions in Lethal Violence: Proceedings of the Third Annual Spring Symposium of the Homicide Research Working Group, P 117-126, 1995, Carolyn Block and Richard Block, eds.)

• NCJ Number: 159898
• Author(s): J Nijboer
• Date Published: 1995
• Length: 10 pages
• Sponsoring Agency: Office of Justice Programs (OJP)
• Sale Source: National Institute of Justice/NCJRS
• Publication Type: Research (Applied/Empirical)
• Country: United States of America
• Note: *This document is currently unavailable from NCJRS. NIJ Research Report, See NCJ-154254 for complete document.

Annotation

This paper discusses trends in violent crime and homicide in the Netherlands, and compares data with those from other North European countries including England and Wales, Sweden, and Germany.

Abstract

The paper outlines results of comparative research on violence and on homicide trends in the Netherlands. The evidence indicates that violent crime, particularly homicide, is becoming more common in that country, and is a major cause of public concern. More specific data concerning homicide in the Netherlands is summarized in terms of cause and modus operandi. The paper discusses the two main theoretical explanations for the rising homicide rate, focusing on structural and cultural factors, respectively. 6 tables and 14 references