The Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) has announced that a data-driven project aimed at combating violence against women and girls has successfully convicted over 100 of London's "most dangerous offenders." This initiative, known as V100, utilizes data to identify and target men who pose the highest risk to women, enabling the police to concentrate their efforts on reducing the threat posed by offenders and safeguarding potential victims. The program has demonstrated a significant impact on enhancing safety for women in the city.
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03-22, 2025According to the MPS, 126 individuals have been charged with 574 offenses to date, including rape, grievous bodily harm, and attempted murder. This achievement was made possible by prioritizing suspects through the utilization of victim reports of crime and other data sources. The plan is part of the police force’s "New Met for London" plan, which aims to achieve "more trust, less crime and high standards." This comprehensive approach is expected to build stronger relationships with the community.
Ben Russell, the MPS’s lead for V100 and Deputy Assistant Commissioner, stated, "Reaching 100 convictions is a significant milestone, but our work is far from over. This isn't just about statistics or crime reports, it's about ensuring that every woman in London feels seen, heard, and protected." He emphasized the importance of continuing to improve the safety and well-being of women throughout London.
The MPS stated that significant conviction cases include Jason Finn, 36, from Bournville, Birmingham, who was sentenced to 13 years in prison at Croydon Crown Court after being convicted of manslaughter for killing his mother at his home in Brixton in November 2023. Another case is that of Lewis Collins, 30, of no fixed address, who was sentenced to life imprisonment at Kingston Crown Court in July 2024 for rape, kidnap, and 22 other related offenses, and will serve a minimum term of 11 years and five months, after he attacked eight women in London over four days last summer.
At a monthly briefing held at New Scotland Yard, specialist officers gathered to discuss suspects flagged under the program and how to deal with them. The program utilizes existing police data, including victim reports of crime, as well as the Cambridge Crime Harm Index – a tool that helps police measure the seriousness of the harm caused to victims. Deputy Assistant Commissioner Ben Russell stated that the risk of each suspect is calculated by looking at the sentence each charge would be expected to receive if they were convicted as a first-time offender, then adding the totals together. The suspects are then prioritized and updated monthly.
Detective Superintendent Angela Craggs said the method officers are using is known as "Achilles heel" tactics, because it involves considering charges related to other crimes. "We're looking at drug dealing, we might be looking at robbery offenses. Any other offenses that are linked to that offender, in order to get them off the streets," she explained. At the meetings, officers also discuss how best to support victims, some of whom may be being manipulated or threatened, to protect them and encourage them to support prosecutions.
The MPS's latest update on the number of offenders convicted under the V100 program comes two years after Baroness Casey published a damning review. The report found the MPS to be institutionally misogynistic and called for more to be done to protect women and girls. The report highlighted cases of victims being blamed, evidence from rape investigations being lost in broken fridges, and stated that specialist public protection teams responsible for dealing with abuse against women and children had been "downgraded." The MPS said it has strengthened these teams by adding 565 officers and staff and investing in training for frontline officers.
However, new data submitted by the MPS to the London Assembly showed that reported sexual offenses increased by 7.4% in the 12 months to the end of January 2025, compared to the previous 12 months. Last year, the MPS said 34,000 suspects were reported for multiple offenses against women and girls. "That's a big number," Russell agreed, adding that more needs to be done across the entire justice system. "But through our work, we realize that it's a relatively small number of men committing such serious and significant violence. So, by focusing on the most serious harmful offenders, we think we can have a disproportionate impact on keeping people safe."
Safeguarding Minister Jess Phillips said: “Every woman has the basic right to feel safe. 100 offenders convicted by the Met means 100 dangerous men off our streets – a powerful achievement of the Met’s V100 program. Taking a consistent approach across the country, using these data-driven tools to identify and pursue the most dangerous offenders, is central to our mission to halve violence against women and girls within a decade. We are working with our police partners to make this happen.”
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan said there was still more work to be done. "I remain committed to doing everything I can to support the Met’s action, investing in vital services that support victims, and crucial interventions that prevent offenders from reoffending," he said.
