There were 2,671 sexual offences on the network reported to the police between February 2023 and January 2024, a 10.5% increase year-on-year. TfL credits increased bystander intervention to its poster campaigns.
The rise in reporting is a positive sign of the campaign's success in raising awareness about sexual harassment. The increase was anticipated after poster launches to combat under-reporting.
TfL's tracking research showed no significant increase in incidents, suggesting the rise in reports indicates increased awareness, promoting a zero-tolerance stand against abuse on the network.
TfL's campaign posters highlight various forms of sexual harassment like upskirting, cat-calling, and intrusive staring. Bystanders are encouraged to intervene if safe and witness harassment.
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