In May, a number of neighborhoods in western Maastricht, including Malberg, were designated as safety risk areas due to ongoing disturbances caused by youth, according to the mayor, the Public Prosecution Service, and the police.
- Malberg designated as safety risk area.
- Police conducted mass intervention in May.
- List of 38 individuals causing disturbances created.
- Mayor Hillenaar calls for stronger measures.
- Additional surveillance cameras installed in July.
- Residents complain about youth-related disturbances.
Preventive searches are permitted in the safety risk area, and an additional camera will be installed, as reported by L1 Nieuws. Residents have long complained about disturbances from youth, including noise and fireworks.
Following incidents in May, the police identified individuals frequently causing disturbances. A list of 38 young people and young adults was created, with some receiving letters from the municipality and others visited by police. Increased police oversight has been implemented, and two mobile cameras were installed in July.
“Deze overlast moet stoppen. We doen er samen met politie en OM alles aan om de rust te laten terugkeren in de wijk.”
— Burgemeester Hillenaar
Originally reported by nos.nl as “Verscherpt toezicht in Maastrichtse wijken om jongerenoverlast” on 2025-09-24 10:50:00.
