Westminster Council has launched a scheme to help protect women from sexual harassment in the West End.
It follows new data showing nearly half of women living in the central London borough felt unsafe at night while a third have been harassed in the street.
Violence and sexual offences against women were among the most common crimes in the borough in 2021.
The 'It's Her City Too' campaign will aim to combat illicit, unwanted and illegal behaviour against women and to encourage bystanders to challenge sexual harassment.
More volunteers will patrol the streets at night as part of the scheme and more safe havens for women will be introduced around the city.
Aica Less, the council’s deputy leader and cabinet member for communities and public protection, said: ‘I've lived in Westminster all my life and want others to experience the exciting and fun city that I know.
‘But as the mother of two daughters who grew up in central London, I understand the anxieties parents have when their children go out.
‘As part of our Fairer Communities commitment, we don't want anyone to feel unsafe or have their night ruined by the pathetic behaviour of certain individuals and are calling for everyone to take responsibility for the behaviour of others.’
