Safety Advice

There are some general street safety tips you can follow to help you feel safer and reduce your chances of becoming a victim.

• Never use an unlicensed mini-cab, you're not insured if you do

• Listen to your instincts - if you don't feel safe move to a busier area.

• Look confident, know your route and avoid badly-lit streets.

• If you have to walk somewhere where you feel unsafe - stride purposefully.

• Always try and tell someone where you're going and when you'll be back.

• If you take a different route home from your friends, let each other know that you've arrived safely.

• You don't have to speak to them just get them to ring your phone and then replace the handset after two rings.

• Carry your bag securely. Put the strap across your body and make sure the fasteners are facing you.

• If you use a cashpoint, try to do so during daylight hours and, wherever possible,

• use the machines situated inside the building society or bank.

• Report crimes and suspicious incidents to the police.

• Avoid carrying your wallet in your back pocket.

      

For more information on how to stay safe as a student please visit

 

www.west-midlands.police.uk/saferstudents/

 

There are plenty of organised events in your area, the best place to find these is to use the link below to the justyouth website which a Sandwell only site specifically for young people, it contains many useful links to planned events and activities in your area;

 

justyouth.org.uk/index.php

 

There are many ways in which you can become more involved in your street, you could;
 

• Start or become involved in a Neighbourhood Watch Scheme
• Start or become involved in a Watch Out Scheme
• Form a Residents Association

To find out  more about any of the above contact Paul Bailey on 0845 113 5000 extension 7911 6397

or visit the Neighbourhood Watch Website:

 

www.neighbourhoodwatch.net/