Recent reports from UK police have highlighted a concerning rise in violence against women and girls (VAWG) in England and Wales, describing the situation as reaching 'epidemic levels.' The police urge for a prioritized response to this issue, likening it to the attention given to terrorism and organized crime.
The statistics reveal that at least one in every 12 women will experience VAWG annually, totaling to 2 million victims, while one in every 20 adults will be a perpetrator of such violence. Over the past five years, crimes like rape, domestic abuse, stalking, and harassment have surged by 37%, prompting the UK Home Office to classify VAWG as a 'national threat to public safety.'
