In areas where street lights have been switched off or dimmed, 56% of women and 39% of men now feel less safe, according to a new survey.
A survey, conducted by the Neighbourhood & Home Watch Network (England & Wales) (NHWN) and Suzy Lamplugh Trust, found that just over a fifth (22%) of participants live in areas where street lights have been switched off or dimmed. Of these, 40% consider going out less as a result, with 65% avoiding unlit areas. Read more