Personal Safety
If you are alone and out at night take sensible precautions. Consider carrying a personal alarm to alert others, travel safely. Walk in well lit areas where possible.
Town Centres
If you are out for a night on the town take the obvious steps.
• Stay in reasonable sized groups
• Keep to well lit streets
• Avoid deserted areas
• Take a late night bus service rather than walk home
• Most of all drink sensibly. Over the top drunkenness is the trigger for a high volume of violence and damage related offences.
Domestic Violence
Violence in the home is often disguised from what it really is- a straight forward crime. It is always inexcusable, do not suffer in silence. It is unlikely to improve if you let it go on unnoticed.
If you are suffering Domestic Violence please report it and get the help and support you deserve.
Contact any of the services listed below to report any incidents of domestic violence.
• DIAS 01942 495230
• Women’s AID 01942 496094
• WAVE 01942 262270
• Samaritans 01942 492222
• Victim Support 01942 322033
• Police Domestic Violence Unit 01942 867968
Home Security (refer to page 937 Home Security Assessment)
Avoid your home being targeted by burglars by installing sensible security measures on you house. This includes: good quality door locks; window locks and an intruder alarm system. There’s a full list (on page 937) detailing what measures you can take.
It is also advisable to be in a Homewatch scheme, join your local scheme or start your own with your neighbours.
Vehicle Security
Always lock your vehicle, use a visible steering lock if possible. Never leave valuables on display, remove any items such as car radios and satellite navigation systems (including cradle). Park off the street where possible and in as well a lit area as possible.
