Deputy Assistant Commissioner Helen Millichap, the Met’s lead on violence against women and girls, said: “We welcome this first report by the NPCC that aims to better identify the scale of violence against women and girls.
“We want to make London a safe city for women and girls. Every day, we are tackling violence and abuse and arresting predatory men. We use specialist tactics and technology—just as we do for other serious crimes—to catch offenders. We’re working closely with partners and experts to improve how we support women and girls.”
Met Police Data Reveals Internal Reports on Abuse
The National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) requested fresh data on allegations and cases from 1 October 2021 to 31 March 2022.
The Met recorded 213 violence against women and girls (VAWG) related internal conduct cases involving 217 individuals during that time. There were also 28 public complaints against 31 officers or staff. This represents 0.5% of the Met workforce in March 2022.
For the next six months (1 September 2022 – 28 February 2023), 183 internal cases against 191 individuals were reported. Public complaints numbered 28 against 30 people—again representing 0.5% of staff in February 2023.
Project Onyx: Reviewing a Decade of Allegations
Separately, the Met launched Project Onyx—an in-depth review of domestic and sexual misconduct cases reported over the past ten years.
This probe flagged nearly 1,100 officers and staff. All cases had been previously assessed or investigated, with outcomes ranging from final written warnings to no action.
“While most cases were dealt with properly, we want to ensure no officers who should face discipline, dismissal, or prosecution slip through the cracks,” said Millichap.
If new concerns surface, suspensions or restrictions will be applied immediately. Onyx will also rigorously review risk management strategies and carry out fresh vetting checks to ensure robust protections remain in place.
