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Met Police's V100 Initiative Convicts Over 100 Offenders in Violence Against Women Crackdown

The data-driven program has charged 126 individuals with 574 offences, including rape and grievous bodily harm, and doubled arrest rates for high-risk offenders.

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Overview

  • The V100 initiative has resulted in the conviction of more than 100 offenders, targeting high-risk individuals committing violence against women and girls.
  • Since its launch, 126 suspects have been charged with 574 offences, including rape, grievous bodily harm, and attempted murder.
  • The initiative employs a scoring system to prioritize offenders, doubling the likelihood of arrest for those deemed most dangerous.
  • High-profile convictions include Adam Baillie, sentenced to life for kidnapping and sexually assaulting an 11-year-old girl, and Louis Collins, jailed for attacking eight women across London.
  • The proportion of rape and serious sexual offence cases leading to charges has risen from 3.9% in 2022 to over 9% under the program.