Rapenburg, Leeuwarden

Rapenburg Part of the Aldlân & De Hemrik district in Leeuwarden. Home to 1,070 residents. Leefbaarometer 57/90.

Key numbers

  • Population: 1,070 residents
  • Leefbaarometer livability: 57/90
  • Composite grade: D
  • Crime rate: 61.7 incidents per 1,000 residents (Politie, trailing 12 mo)
  • Nearest train station: Leeuwarden, 18 minutes walk (NS)
  • Nearest primary school: IKC Wiarda, 735 m from the buurt centre (DUO)
  • Nearest supermarket: 854 m from the buurt centre (OSM)
  • Owner-occupied share: 26%
  • Summer heat stress: medium (KEA / RIVM)
  • Pluvial flood risk: low (RIVM)
  • Foundation risk: low (RIVM)

Frequently asked

Is Rapenburg safe?

Rapenburg recorded 66 crime incidents in the last 12 months, or 61.7 per 1,000 residents (Politie open data). Compared to the Leeuwarden median on the safety section of the report.

What schools are in Rapenburg?

The nearest primary school is IKC Wiarda, 735 m from the buurt centre (DUO scholen register).

How far is public transit from Rapenburg?

The nearest NS train station is Leeuwarden, 18 minutes on foot from the buurt centroid.

All Leeuwarden rankings

Data vintage: CBS Kerncijfers (population 1 Jan 2026; other figures latest CBS release), Dutch police trailing 12 months, DUO scholen 2026, Kadaster / OSM current. Report generated 2026-10-26. Every figure is derived, not fabricated — if the pipeline emits null, the tile hides.