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Violence against women and girls

Violence against women and girls (VAWG) is a serious crime. It can be physical, sexual, emotional and economic. It can happen in public or in private life. Find out more and how to get help.

Help is available on a range of issues. 

Safety in public places

StreetSafe is a pilot service for anyone to anonymously tell us about public places where you have felt or feel unsafe, because of environmental issues, for example street lighting, abandoned buildings or vandalism or because of some behaviours, for example being followed or verbally abused.

If you have any concerns about safety in public places, please email communitysafety@elmbridge.gov.uk.

Domestic abuse

GOV.UK: Report domestic abuse

Injunctions

You can apply for an injunction if you've been the victim of domestic abuse, see GOV.UK: Get an injunction if you've been the victim of domestic abuse.

Rape or sexual assault

If you're the victim of rape or sexual assault, the police and other organisations are there to help, see GOV.UK: Report a rape or sexual assault.

Stalkers

Contact the police if you're being stalked, see GOV.UK: Report a stalker.

Female genital mutilation

Female genital mutilation is illegal in the UK, see GOV.UK: Female genital mutilation, help and advice for more information.

Forced marriage

Find out more about stopping a forced marriage on GOV.UK: Forced marriage.

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