Women's safety

Students from Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls speak up on a wide range of issues

Schoolgirls speak out on safety, social media pressure and their inspirations

Hina Bashir, 21

Hina Bashir, 21

Ilford man charged with murder after missing woman found in Upminster

Three specialist rape courts are to be set up in England as part of a pilot scheme designed to improve dismal conviction rates for serious sexual offences

Three specialist rape courts are to be set up in England as part of a pilot scheme designed to improve dismal conviction rates for serious sexual offences

Specialist rape court to be set up in London to handle high case numbers

The Territorial Support Group entering the address of Sebastian and Anna Zimoch; two of five who have been convicted of modern slavery offences

The Territorial Support Group entering the address of Sebastian and Anna Zimoch; two of five who have been convicted of modern slavery offences

Gidea Park pair sentenced for exploiting and trafficking women from Poland

Eloi Sesay (pictured), 32, of Wood Street in Waltham Forest and Olamide Oluwajana, 33, of Penn Gardens in Romford, were sentenced at Snaresbrook Crown Court on May 23

Eloi Sesay (pictured), 32, of Wood Street in Waltham Forest and Olamide Oluwajana, 33, of Penn Gardens in Romford, were sentenced at Snaresbrook Crown Court on May 23

Jailed: Woman raped by two men in 'depraved' set-up

Six phones have been reported as stolen to the police by women who attended Atik nightclub in Romford between October 2 to October 9.

Six phones have been reported as stolen to the police by women who attended Atik nightclub in Romford between October 2 to October 9.

Atik 'unfairly 'singled out' in violence against women remarks, says nightclub

Det Ch Supt Paul Trevers spoke to Havering Council's disorder and crime sub-committee on March 14 on what he described as the

Det Ch Supt Paul Trevers spoke to Havering Council's disorder and crime sub-committee on March 14 on what he described as the

Over 700 violent crimes against women and girls in east London reported over last year

The Territorial Support Group entering the address of Sebastian and Anna Zimoch; two of five who have been convicted of modern slavery offences

The Territorial Support Group entering the address of Sebastian and Anna Zimoch; two of five who have been convicted of modern slavery offences

Guilty: Gidea Park couple ran brothels and escort website to exploit women

Detectives are investigating an allegation of rape which reportedly took place last Sunday - March 6 - in Angel Way

Detectives are investigating an allegation of rape which reportedly took place last Sunday - March 6 - in Angel Way

Woman reports rape in Romford

Sarah Everard was kidnapped, raped and murdered by serving Metropolitan Police officer Wayne Couzens

Sarah Everard was kidnapped, raped and murdered by serving Metropolitan Police officer Wayne Couzens

Sarah Everard: One year on, are our streets safer for women?

Chief Inspector Lisa Butterfield. Picture: Ken Mears

Chief Inspector Lisa Butterfield. Picture: Ken Mears

'We listened': Officer on Met's actions a year after Sarah Everard's murder

Sarah Everard was kidnapped and murdered by disgraced Met Police officer Wayne Couzens in March 2021.

Sarah Everard was kidnapped and murdered by disgraced Met Police officer Wayne Couzens in March 2021.

Survey: A year on from Sarah Everard's murder, how safe do women feel in London?

Just seven walk and talks have taken place in Havering since the scheme was launched in December.

Just seven walk and talks have taken place in Havering since the scheme was launched in December.

Police encourage women to sign up for 'walk and talks' with female officers

Lazar Valentin, 21, of Hockley Avenue in East Ham, admitted to murdering Maria Rawlings in Ilford

Lazar Valentin, 21, of Hockley Avenue in East Ham, admitted to murdering Maria Rawlings in Ilford

'Evil' predator jailed for battering and strangling lone woman

Night marshals on South Street in Romford.

Night marshals on South Street in Romford.

Night marshals deployed in Romford to tackle antisocial behaviour

Charities and organisations working in the field had stalls where pupils could learn more about threats to women's safety.

Charities and organisations working in the field had stalls where pupils could learn more about threats to women's safety.

Pupils at Havering sixth form learn about violence against women

East Area's interim commander Det Ch Supt Paul Trevers

East Area's interim commander Det Ch Supt Paul Trevers

Police boss on women's safety plan and male officers 'feeling bruised'

Night tube services will resume on Victoria and Central lines on November 27, running through the night on Fridays and Saturdays.

Night tube services will resume on Victoria and Central lines on November 27, running through the night on Fridays and Saturdays.

Politicians demand full night tube service returns for ‘safety of women’

A woman walking after dark on Poynders Road in Clapham, south London, close to where Sarah Everard was abducted from the street by being falsely arrested by police officer Wayne Couzens in March. Picture date: Friday October 1, 2021.

A woman walking after dark on Poynders Road in Clapham, south London, close to where Sarah Everard was abducted from the street by being falsely arrested by police officer Wayne Couzens in March. Picture date: Friday October 1, 2021.

Safe streets tool: Police urge people to report unsafe areas

Two women at the floral tributes left at the bandstand in Clapham Common for Sarah Everard

Two women at the floral tributes left at the bandstand in Clapham Common for Sarah Everard

Keith Prince: 'Outpouring of grief for Sarah Everard must be met by action'

The responsibility for women's safety lies with the police, not the victims

The responsibility for women's safety lies with the police, not the victims

I should 'shout out to a passer-by'? My faith in the police is shattered

Slug and Lettuce in Brentwood High Street.

Slug and Lettuce in Brentwood High Street.

Number of women may have 'felt unwell' on night of alleged drink spiking

Essex Police issued an appeal

Essex Police issued an appeal

Woman's drink 'spiked' in Brentwood pub

Detective Sergeant Benjamin McNish, 30, worked in investigating child abuse and community support

Detective Sergeant Benjamin McNish, 30, worked in investigating child abuse and community support

Police officer guilty of spying on woman in the shower

Resident Daniel Beal says the spaces are almost always full.

Resident Daniel Beal says the spaces are almost always full.

Orchard Village women feel 'unsafe' walking home due to parking issues

Floral tributes left at the bandstand in Clapham Common for murdered Sarah Everard

Floral tributes left at the bandstand in Clapham Common for murdered Sarah Everard

MP Andrew Rosindell: 'Stronger sentences needed for worst criminals'

Simbi, a midwife at Queen’s Hospital, was killed by her controlling husband.

Simbi, a midwife at Queen’s Hospital, was killed by her controlling husband.

Midwife killed by her controlling husband after years of domestic abuse

A drawing in memory of Sarah Everard, whose death has prompted questions about the safety of women

A drawing in memory of Sarah Everard, whose death has prompted questions about the safety of women

Most women in east London feel unsafe, survey finds

Havering saw 1,520 reports of stalking and harassment last year.

Havering saw 1,520 reports of stalking and harassment last year.

More than 1,000 reports of stalking and harassment in Havering last year

Sarah Everard disappeared in Clapham on March 3.

Sarah Everard disappeared in Clapham on March 3.

MPs mourn death of Sarah Everard amid call for action