{"id":612832,"date":"2025-12-05T01:46:24","date_gmt":"2025-12-05T01:46:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/612832\/"},"modified":"2025-12-05T01:46:24","modified_gmt":"2025-12-05T01:46:24","slug":"over-a-third-of-residents-feel-unsafe-walking-home-after-dark-in-glasgow","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/612832\/","title":{"rendered":"Over a third of residents feel ‘unsafe’ walking home after dark in Glasgow"},"content":{"rendered":"

Concerns have been raised by a local councillor that more than a third of residents who responded to the Glasgow Household survey felt unsafe walking home after dark.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

It comes after the 2025 survey revealed that only 64% of respondents indicated that they felt safe walking home after dark, which is below the national average.<\/p>\n

During a previous scrutiny meeting, councillor Eunis Jassemi asked officers what practical steps were being taken to address anti-social behaviour and perceptions of crime in the city.<\/p>\n

An update was presented to members on Wednesday afternoon, which confirmed that improving perceptions of crime is a priority for the council and that there is a strong link between the physical environment and how safe people feel in their communities.\u00a0<\/p>\n

A written response from NRS (Neighbourhoods, Regeneration and Sustainability) states: \u201cOur approach focuses on creating cleaner, greener, and well-maintained spaces, supported by the recent investment in our neighbourhood teams.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are committed to improving the physical environment by ensuring that public spaces are well maintained, including clean parks and litter-free streets, as these actions reduce the sense of neglect that often fuels fear of crime.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn addition, infrastructure such as tree planting, community gardens, and biodiversity projects also add to feelings of areas being cared for and less intimidating.\u201d<\/p>\n

The local authority has been encouraging residents to take part in clean-ups, tree planting, and park improvements, as well as weeks of action supported by the Neighbourhood Liaison Teams.\u00a0<\/p>\n

NRS added: \u201cVisible community participation fosters pride and reduces perceptions of disorder, helping people feel safer and more connected to their neighbourhoods.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cCommunications through our media channels emphasise showcase before-and-after visuals of improved areas, particularly highlighting the role of our newly invested neighbourhood teams in delivering these changes.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cThis combined approach addresses both the physical environment and community confidence, ensuring that our investment not only improves safety but also strengthens trust and pride in local areas.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cIn addition, we work in partnership with Police Scotland, community councils, business networks, and other local stakeholder groups to address concerns and ensure that improvements reflect local priorities.\u201d<\/p>\n

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