Thousands of women report feeling unsafe at night in London
The IndependentSign up for the Independent Women email for the latest news, opinion and features Get the Independent Women email for free Get the Independent Women email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Thousands of women have used the Home Office’s online reporting tool to report feeling unsafe while walking around at night in London. It was launched as part of the Met’s Tackling Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy, following the death of Sarah Everard, who was killed by former Met Police officer Wayne Couzens, in March 2021. The force’s Operation Verona also uses reports made through StreetSafe, with officers regularly patrolling areas alongside community volunteers to give a reassuring presence while engaging with the wider community and licensed premises. “We are refining how we make the most of the rich source of information and translating it into making public places safer.” Brittain added that the efforts are part of the force’s “firm commitment” to “rebuilding the trust and confidence and tackling violence against women and girls”.
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