In 2021, 21 reports of sexual assault against the force were filed. Now, in 2026, those units have almost tripled. Why?
In recent news, it’s been confirmed by The Telegraph that sexual assault allegations against the Metrolition police have tripled since 2021. Rising from 21 allegations to 68 in 2025.
Speaking to Sky News, Deputy Assistant Commissioner at the Met Police, Helen Millichap, admitted, “It’s an incredibly awful truth that we have abusers and perpetrators inside our organisation.
“One of the biggest factors preventing women and girls coming forward to report crimes to us [because] they cannot trust the response they get”.
Five years ago, one of the biggest Metropolitan Police-related scandals broke out in the UK. That of the devastating kidnapping, rape and murder of 33- year old, Sarah Everard by former British police officer Wayne Couzens.
Once the story was out, it was covered by national papers all over the UK, including the BBC, The Guardian, Sky News, and even support group organisations such as End Violence Against Women. Following the assault, new conversations arose as to what precautions need to be put in place to ensure the safety of women in London.
What does this mean for young women?
Despite the outrage that followed the brutal misconduct and murder of Everard, these atrocities were not enough to keep the Metropolitan Police accountable. Almost six years later, women are still filing multiple rape and sexual assault cases against the police. In turn, there is a clear issue with members of the force violating their position of power.
