Violent attacks against women on trains rise by more than 50%

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IwantToRetire · 14/08/2024 17:07

The number of violent attacks against women and girls on Britain’s railways has increased by more than 50 per cent over the past two years, according to official figures.

Violent crimes have risen from 7,561 in 2021 to 11,357 last year, while the number of sexual offences has risen by 10 per cent from 2,235 to 2,475 over the same period. The number of cases of sexual harassment reported over the same period has doubled, to 1,908.

A survey commissioned by British Transport Police found that over a third of women have been subjected to sexual harassment or sexual offences while commuting by train or tube.

The survey found that 51 per cent of those who have been victims of sexual offending said that other passengers had tried to help them. Crime data shows that most sexual offences take place during the evening rush hour period, between 5pm and 7pm, on busy train carriages.

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Violent attacks against women on trains rise by more than 50%

British Transport Police attribute the rise to a greater reporting of offences, but the increase highlights growing concerns over safety on public transport

https://www.thetimes.com/article/violent-attacks-women-girls-public-transport-rise-by-50-percent-bs8dq38hr

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Morwenscapacioussleeves · 14/08/2024 18:25

That's a huge increase I do hope it is due to the improved reporting system.

this struck me as odd to include "The survey found that 51 per cent of those who have been victims of sexual offending said that other passengers had tried to help them."
What are we intended to take from that?

Hatfullofwillow · 14/08/2024 17:46

If we're serious as a society about reducing violence against women (and in general) we need long term strategies for making society more equal, with particular focus on gender inequality.

blogs.worldbank.org/en/dev4peace/can-gender-equality-prevent-violent-conflict

Omlettes · 14/08/2024 17:42

IwantToRetire · 14/08/2024 17:35

I can beleive that a woman was raped on a train in front of other passengers and nobody did anything.

Hard to believe this is true.

But as it is, another gloomy outlook for women.

That was extraordinary

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IwantToRetire · 14/08/2024 17:35

I can beleive that a woman was raped on a train in front of other passengers and nobody did anything.

Hard to believe this is true.

But as it is, another gloomy outlook for women.

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Toseland · 14/08/2024 17:32

I find this so sad that nothing is done about this. I had hoped things would be better for women today. I used to be harassed at least once a week on public transport in the late 1980's.

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