A major new survey launched to understand lived experiences of sexual harassment and other gender crimes across Derbyshire.
Serious Violence including Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) is the top priority in the PCC’s Police and Crime Plan 2024-29, shaped by the views of thousands of residents across the county.
The PCC vowed in her Plan to consult women and girls to understand what more can be done to give them greater confidence in their communities and reduce their risk of harm.
While she remains focused on targeting the perpetrators of VAWG crimes, the PCC also prioritises a prevention-first approach and is keen to empower women to use their voice to steer future improvements in public safety.
Derbyshire’s Deputy PCC, Fatima Eltinay, who leads on VAWG for the Commissioner, said: “The prevalence of violence against women and girls globally is shocking and unacceptable. In the UK alone, this issue is already a national emergency, with online and tech-enabled abuse an ever-evolving threat.
“As safety leaders, we must take bolder action to protect more women from these appalling crimes. By understanding lived experiences and the measures women themselves feel compelled to take to feel safer, we can ensure our policies and improvement plans are grounded in reality and support women in the way they want.
“We’re making good progress in Derbyshire, investing significant resources into protecting people from becoming both future perpetrators and victims, addressing behaviour early before it escalates and enhancing our support facilities to safeguard survivors from future harm.
“Undoubtedly, the strong relationships between and force and our partners is contributing to our success. The goal now is to keep the momentum going and ensure we continue to make our streets and public spaces safer for all. Please support our efforts by completing this short survey.”
The VAWG survey invites women and girls to share any experiences they have had of crimes such as harassment, domestic abuse, sexual offences, stalking, cyber flashing and drink spiking.
To complete the VAWG survey, please visit: Commissioner Nicolle Ndiweni-Roberts’ 2026 Violence against Women and Girls Survey