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Rising Sexual Violence in Mixed Changing Rooms Sparks Outcry

12/10/2025

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New police data for England and Wales show high sexual-violence rates in mixed changing rooms: in 2023, at least 16 rapes, 80 sexual assaults, and 65 voyeurism incidents were reported, primarily in mixed-sex areas.
The Women’s Rights Network says many leisure centers lack single-sex facilities, increasing risk for women and girls.
Victims report lasting trauma and fear, with many avoiding swimming pools.

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Story summary

New police data for England and Wales show high sexual-violence rates in mixed changing rooms: in 2023, at least 16 rapes, 80 sexual assaults, and 65 voyeurism incidents were reported, primarily in mixed-sex areas.
The Women’s Rights Network says many leisure centers lack single-sex facilities, increasing risk for women and girls.
Victims report lasting trauma and fear, with many avoiding swimming pools.