For example, one woman said she felt safe in her street, but in order to get home from the railway station, she had to pass though 'yuk areas, dark and lonely'. Despite these complexities however, there were many common responses. Most respondents were able to identify particular public places where they felt unsafe. In Liverpool, the same areas were identified often. Women always reported feeling more unsafe at night.
Black lines represent night and coloured bar represents day.
This shopping area illustrates many factors which contribute to women feeling unsafe. Graffiti, entrapment spots, poorly maintained street, deserted street and lane areas. Places where women reported feeling unsafe When women were asked to identify where they felt afraid, they were able to name particular 'problem' spots or areas of concern. For example, many phone-in respondents identified the area around and including the railway station as unsafe, particularly at night. Other areas often named were carparks and parks.