A comprehensive report from police watchdogs highlights systemic failures in how stalking cases are handled in England and Wales, with significant implications for victim safety. The report, stemming from a super-complaint by the Suzy Lamplugh Trust, found that police often trivialize stalking, fail to recognize risks of serious harm, and inadequately investigate cases, leading to only 5% of reports resulting in charges. Approximately 14.4% of individuals aged 16 and over have experienced stalking, with women disproportionately affected—20.2% reporting incidents since age 16. The watchdogs made 29 urgent recommendations for police reform and called for clearer legislation to facilitate prosecuting offenders. Data from the Office for National Statistics indicates that around 1.5 million people experienced stalking in the past year, yet many cases go unreported or inadequately addressed. Victims express feelings of being dismissed and unsupported, contributing to severe psychological trauma.