Women's Safety in the Public Realm Action Plan
Camden Council is focusing on reducing drink spiking and increasing venue vulnerability awareness training to improve women's safety.
Camden Council is working to improve women's safety in public spaces, particularly in the evening and night-time economy. The Licensing Committee discussed drink spiking incidents and preventative measures in July 2025, noting Holborn & Covent Garden and Camden Town as hotspots. The council aims to train 60% of its licensed venues in vulnerability awareness by the end of 2028, having trained 140 venues by December 2024.
This training includes Welfare and Vulnerability Engagement (WAVE) on Safe Havens, drink spiking prevention, and the Ask for Angela scheme. Camden Council also participates in pan-London forums and liaises with other boroughs on women's safety. The Licensing Committee met in July 2026 to discuss further initiatives to enhance women's safety in the evening and night-time economy.
The Women's Safety in the Public Realm Action Plan is an initiative by the Camden Community Safety Partnership aimed at improving women's safety in public spaces. It coordinates activity and monitors progress, with a focus on initiatives within the evening and night-time economy.
Key facts
- Camden Council aims to train 60% of licensed venues in vulnerability awareness by the end of 2028. Source
- The council aims to deliver Welfare and Vulnerability Engagement training to 1,020 venues by 2028. Source
- 140 venues were trained in vulnerability awareness by December 2024. Source
- 53 drink spiking incidents were reported to the Licensing Committee in July 2025. Source
- Holborn & Covent Garden and Camden Town are identified as drink spiking hotspots. Source
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