Must say as a male Londoner following this forum has been a real education. The number of female posters who have reported crimes against their person - flashing, stalking, mugging, beatings and worse - is eye opening. Also alarming that many of these incidents are remembered in a matter of fact way - and that is in no way to denigrate the victim - as if this is part and parcel of living in a large city. And clearly this is the reality for many women. It truly sickens me, it’s shameful and my sympathies go out to all who have been victims of crime.