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PERCEIVED SAFETY IN PUBLIC SPACE

Where, when and why do women feel unsafe?

Vrouwveiliger is a research and analysis service focused on women’s perceived safety in public space. We translate local input from residents into anonymised analyses, maps and policy-oriented insights for municipalities.

For residents

Do you know of places or situations in public space where women may feel unsafe? Or do you sometimes feel unsafe in public space yourself? Let us know anonymously, so it can be brought to attention

Not for emergencies. In case of immediate danger, call 112.

For municipalities

Gain insight into where, when and why women feel unsafe, based on local input and anonymised analysis.

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PERCEIVED SAFETY

Why experiences matter

Many situations in which women feel unsafe are never shared. Yet women may avoid certain routes out of caution or fear, choose different times to travel, change their behaviour and, as a result, sometimes feel restricted in their freedom of movement. Focusing specifically on women’s perceived safety, supported by an app developed for this purpose, can make it easier to share these experiences.

  • Causes of feelings of unsafety become visible
  • Combined experiences reveal patterns
  • These patterns support more targeted choices in public space
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Woman uses the Vrouwveiliger app to mark a location on the map

Share an experience anonymously through the public app

Share your input when it is safe and appropriate for you to do so.

  1. Choose the locationIndicate the place your input relates to.
  2. Indicate the time, surroundings and contextWhen was it? What factors played a role?
  3. Describe what makes the place feel unsafeWhat did you notice, see or hear?
  4. Tell us what you think could helpYour input helps us identify patterns.

Not for emergencies. In case of immediate danger, call 112.

No account required. You can share your input without providing your name, email address or phone number.

Method V

From lived experience to evidence-based policy choices.

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Method V: from experience through analysis and insights to policy choices

FOR MUNICIPALITIES

What municipalities receive

Research results are translated into anonymised analyses, maps, charts, reports and policy recommendations.

  • HeatmapsLocation patterns
  • ChartsTime and context
  • ReportsEvidence-based interpretation
  • AI-assisted analysisSupporting analysis
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Research results are translated into anonymised analyses, maps, charts, reports and policy-oriented recommendations.

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Privacy and responsible data processing

No account or contact details

You do not need to create an account or provide your name, email address or phone number. We do not use tracking cookies.

Only necessary data

We only process information that is necessary for the research.

Non-identifiable results

Analyses and reports cannot be traced back to individual respondents.

Secure and restricted access

Data is stored securely and is accessible only to authorised users.

Would you like to contribute to a safer public space for women?

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