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Tyne & Wear: More than a third feel unsafe walking in the region at night
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02/04/2025
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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Feeling unsafe on the streets is a growing issue across the North East.
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Over a third of locals say they feel unsafe walking home alone at night, and even more
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worry about alleyways.
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Calls to charities like StrutSafe are increasing as more people seek help.
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Nationally, almost two thirds of women who walk alone at night now say they feel unsafe,
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a sharp rise from a few years ago.
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More people are also taking extra steps to protect themselves, from avoiding certain
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routes to carrying personal alarms.
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In places like Newcastle and Sunderland, campaigners say better lighting and stronger
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action against harassment are needed to make streets safer.
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There are particular concerns around student areas, with calls for universities to provide
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more support for those walking home late.
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Public transport has also been a focus, with demands for better security on buses and metro
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services at night.
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Newcastle City Council has pledged to invest in more street safety initiatives, but campaigners
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say further action is urgently needed.
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