I think if the area I lived in was risky I’d be more worried, but it feels safe. I have colleagues who come to work from another area of the same town who don’t feel safe walking so they get a taxi which is a big daily chunk from a minimum wage job. I’m always very aware of my surroundings and there’s enough random early morning dog walkers to feel not completely alone. I wish we all could feel this safe more consistently.

I did read young men are statistically the most at risk from physical (not sexual) assault but most people don’t perceive them as being more at risk. I think we’re all rightfully aware of the awful sexual motives some attackers may be harbouring against women.

That said my young son just got back from a European city break and he said he was aware his female companion was targeted by aggressive beggars when she was alone. Whereas he wasn’t…. He believes because he looks like he can handle himself (probably true as he’s visibly muscular).