Is women’s safety under greater threat?
In an era when we all have traceable mobile phones, tracking software and our cities are filled with CCTV, you would think we might feel safer now than ever before.
So why don’t we?
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In an era when we all have traceable mobile phones, tracking software and our cities are filled with CCTV, you would think we might feel safer now than ever before.
So why don’t we?
~ thread 👇
What percentage of women said they have experienced sexual harassment in public spaces?
80% of women of all ages said they had experienced sexual harassment in public spaces
What percentage of the UK have been a victim of stalking?
8.1% of the population has been a victim of stalking.
Crime Survey of England and Wales estimates women are also dramatically more likely to be victims than men. In 2020, women were twice as likely as men to experience stalking
Crime Survey of England and Wales estimates women are also dramatically more likely to be victims than men. In 2020, women were twice as likely as men to experience stalking
Who is more likely to be the victim of a violent crime?
Men are more likely to be victims of violent crime than women.
2% of males compared with 1.3% of females, according to the 2020 Crime Survey for England and Wales
2% of males compared with 1.3% of females, according to the 2020 Crime Survey for England and Wales
How many did you get right? 🤔
Read our article for more on crime statistics and safety in the UK 👇
telegraph.co.uk/women/life/wom…
Read our article for more on crime statistics and safety in the UK 👇
telegraph.co.uk/women/life/wom…
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