00:00Ordnance survey has mapped more than 6.5 million streetlights across Britain, showing which roads and paths are fully lit, mostly lit, mostly unlit or completely dark.
00:11London records around 400 lights per square kilometre, placing it 35th out of 50 largest towns and cities, while nearby Luton and Slough are brighter, ranking 6th and 14th.
00:22The dataset is designed to help councils and planners identify areas additional lighting could make safer, particularly in outer boroughs and commuter areas.
00:31The findings are particularly relevant given wider safety concerns.
00:35A YouGov survey found two-thirds of women feel unsafe walking home alone at night, at least sometimes, and a quarter say they always do.
00:44Half of women avoid being out at certain times to reduce risk, while many also feel unsafe using taxis or public transport.
00:51Younger women are especially affected, with nearly three-quarters of those aged 18-29 reporting concerns.
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