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Women on Teesside feel 'unsafe' after dark, survey finds - BBC News

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Zoe, who is in her mid 20s faces the camera, she has light brown hair and is wearing a white hoodie underneath a black jacket. She's standing on a street in central Middlesbrough. The railway station is in the distance behind her. It is dark and street lights and lights from nearby bars are lit up.

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Women on Teesside feel unsafe after dark, survey reveals

Overview

A survey commissioned by Cleveland Police and Crime Commissioner Matt Storey has revealed that 87% of women and girls in the Cleveland Police force area feel unsafe in public places after dark. Nearly 2,800 respondents highlighted issues such as antisocial behaviour, visible drug and alcohol use, intimidation, and harassment across town centres including Middlesbrough, Stockton, Hartlepool, and Redcar. Many women reported changing their routines, sharing their locations, or making phone calls while walking alone to feel safer.

Key points

  • A survey by Cleveland PCC Matt Storey found that 87% of female respondents feel unsafe in town centres at night.
  • The Cleveland area has the highest crime rate and sexual violence rate in the country, according to ONS data.
  • Women reported feeling at risk in town centres such as Middlesbrough, Stockton, Hartlepool, and Redcar, with Albert Park frequently named as a concern.
  • Many women routinely alter their behaviour, such as sharing their live locations, making phone calls while walking, or avoiding certain areas after dark.
  • Respondents called for better street lighting, CCTV, more visible policing, and education to address disrespect towards women.
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