6Eeklo
Eeklo, Belgium: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 6 out of 10 Average crime
6/10 in Belgium · 8/10 in the world
Compared with 44 places in the same country (10 = lowest crime).
Weighted crime: 8,268 per 100,000 people (2024)
Crime by type, as recorded by Eurostat / national police (2024)
| Type | Count | Per 100,000 a year | All places this source covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide | |||
| Intentional homicide | 0 | 0 | 1.8 |
| Violence | |||
| Assault | 507 | 565.9 | 416.4 |
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery | 26 | 29 | 24 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Burglary of homes | 161 | 179.7 | 67.4 |
| Other burglary | 37 | 41.3 | 78.8 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 33 | 36.8 | 20.3 |
| Other theft | 834 | 930.9 | 322.3 |
Source: Eurostat / national police, updated 28 October 2026.
Recorded crime by type (2024)
| Homicide | 0 |
|---|---|
| Violence | 507 |
| Robbery | 26 |
| Theft and burglary | 1,065 |
Questions about crime in Eeklo
- Is Eeklo safe?
- Eeklo: Safety 6 out of 10 (Average crime). Compared with 44 places in the same country (10 = lowest crime).
- What is the crime rate in Eeklo?
- Eeklo: Weighted crime: 8,268 per 100,000 people (2024).
- How many murders are there in Eeklo?
- Recorded homicides in Eeklo (2024): 0.
- Which areas of Eeklo have the least crime?
- Lowest crime among the 6 municipalities of Eeklo with a Safety score: Sint-Laureins (10/10), Kaprijke (9/10), Maldegem (5/10). Highest crime among the 6 municipalities of Eeklo with a Safety score: Zelzate (1/10), Eeklo (1/10), Assenede (4/10).
Living
4/10 Living 4 out of 10: the average of the places in it, on their scale.
Raw score 6.5 out of 10, before ranking.
Places in Eeklo
