Women are three times as likely as men to feel unsafe in parks – here’s how we can design them better

By Anna Barker, Associate Profession in Criminal Justice & Criminology, University of Leeds
Jennie Gray, Research Fellow in Spatial Inequality, University of Leeds
Vikki Houlden, Associate Professor in Urban Data Science, University of Leeds

Parks and other green spaces are vital for life in a city, providing places to exercise, relax or meet friends. But for many women, these spaces can feel unwelcoming and unsafe. Concerns about personal safety can create significant barriers for women and girls, reducing their access to the benefits these spaces can provide.

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