London: Four in ten feel unsafe walking the city at night

It comes as two thirds of women say they feel unsafe alone in the evenings - a sharp rise from a few years ago.

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00:00Safety on the streets is a growing concern in London. A recent survey found that almost

00:07four in ten Londoners feel unsafe walking home alone at night, and even more worry about

00:12alleyways. Calls to services like StrutSafe are increasing as more people seek support.

00:18Women are particularly affected. Almost two thirds now say they feel unsafe walking alone

00:22at night, a sharp rise from just a few years ago. More people are also changing their behaviour,

00:28with four in ten women taking precautions to feel safer. Campaigners say London needs

00:33better street lighting, a stronger police presence and action against harassment to

00:37help people feel safe in their own city. Transport safety is also a major concern, with calls

00:42for more security on the Tube and night buses. Some boroughs, including Westminster and Camden,

00:48have already introduced new measures, but campaigners say more needs to be done.

00:53The Mayor's office has pledged new funding for safety initiatives, but many argue the

00:57changes are not happening fast enough.