Quick Tips

Here are some quick tips:

• Try to avoid quiet or badly lit areas, such as alleyways or isolated car parks. You will be safest in bright, well lit and busy areas.
• Try to look and act confident, look as if you know where you are going.
• It may be wise to keep your valuables in different places, bag, coat pocket, trouser pocket etc, rather than all in one bag.
• If someone tries to take something from you, it may just be better to let them take it rather than to get into a confrontation and risk injury.
• Shouting 'call the police' rather than 'help' may attract more attention, and gives instruction.
• If you use a wheelchair, keep your things beside you rather than at the back of the chair.
• Try not to draw attention to any valuables you are carrying, including your mobile.
• If collecting cash, try not to visit the same places at the same time on a regular basis.
• When out walking or jogging, consider not listening to a personal stereo through headphones, so you can stay more alert to your surroundings.
• If working alone, let someone know details such as where you are going or who you are meeting as well as when you should be finished.
• Trust your instincts, get away immediately if you feel threatened or uncomfortable
• Keep your car in good condition and try not to run out of petrol.
• Keep doors locked when driving and keep bags, phones and other valuables out of sight.