Recent statistics reveal that 45% of local politicians have experienced aggression or intimidation since 2022, a slight decrease from 49% between 2020 and 2022. Verbal aggression is prevalent, with over half reporting threats. Female politicians face more aggression (55%) compared to their male counterparts (37%). The study, conducted by Ipsos I&O, highlights a rise in the severity of these incidents and includes surveys from local government employees and integrity policy officials.