Violence against women and girls puts ‘significant’ demand on policing

The most common location type for offending was in a private space, mostly in private dwellings, particularly the home.

(PA) (PA Wire)

Violence against women and girls accounts for at least 15.8% of all recorded crime in what has been described as an “epidemic”.

The first national threat assessment of violence against women and girls crimes issued to police chiefs says that VAWG is a significant contributor to demand on policing.

The in-depth 230-page intelligence document shared with all forces by the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) will not be made public due to the sensitive information included.