How To Stay Safe On The Street

Step 1: Out and About

Stick to well lit, busy areas. Know your route.

Walk down the middle of the pavement if the street is deserted.

Don't take short cuts if they take you through badly lit isolated areas.

Step 2: Be aware

Don't impede your senses; avoid hoods, earphones, mobiles.

Step 3: Valuables

Ideally sling your bag your body with the fastenings towards you. Distribute your valuables about your person; don't make you bag something to fight for.

Get your keys ready before you reach your front door

Step 4: Traffic

Walk facing on-coming traffic.

If a car slows to talk to you turn around, stand away from the window. If you have to, turn and walk in the opposite direction.

Avoid walking past stationary cars with the engine running and someone in it.

Step 5: Cash points

Make sure nobody is hovering nearby, don't count your money in the street or flash you cash.

Step 6: Clothing

We have the right to wear what we like. But consider the effect it may have on others.

Wear clothes that are easy to move in

Step 7: Being Followed

Cross the road and check to see if you are still being followed.

Get to a busy area. If necessary call the police.