Violence against women in London: Data reveals key hotspots and trends
One in eight women experience abuse each year, according to 2025 data from the Metropolitan Police Service, which also exposes
Violence against women rises nearly 40% in London, as Westminster records highest rate
Violence against women and girls in London has increased by 39% over the past decade, rising from 74,526 offences in
Sarah Everard five years on: Do women really feel safer?
A vigil was held in Clapham Common bandstand to commemorate the fifth anniversary of Sarah Everard’s death. In the early
Hundreds of Met officers and staff accused of sexual misconduct and domestic abuse remain employed
Nearly 700 Met police officers and staff are still serving, but off front-lines, despite facing ‘live’ allegations of sexual misconduct
Young women spending hundreds on taxis to avoid harassment at night
Young women and girls in the UK are spending hundreds of pounds on taxis to avoid harassment at night, new
WATCH: Sutton hosts White Ribbon Day walk in support of ending violence against women
White Ribbon Day, on 25 November, is a global campaign to end violence against women and girls, starting with men. It
Sutton conference shines light on eradicating gender based violence
A conference organised by Sutton Women’s Centre brought together attendees and speakers from across the borough and beyond in an
Sponsored walk in Sutton aims to tackle gender based violence
A sponsored walk is taking place on 29 November to raise money and awareness for a Sutton based women’s charity.
Women’s self-defence classes on the rise amid safety concerns
A Vauxhall-based gym has seen a large increase in enrolment for its women’s self-defence classes, according to the owner. Kes
South west London ‘safe space’ initiative seeks to protect women from violence with help from local businesses
The MP for Tooting has rolled out a plan for businesses in South West London to become ‘safe spaces’ for women and girls who feel threatened or unsafe.
Violence against women – will the streets of London ever be safe?
Sarah Everard’s murder continues to shake the nation, confidence in police has plummeted and 40% of women feel less safe