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The chance that you or a member of your family will be a victim of violent crime is low. Violent crimes are still comparatively rare and account for a very small part of recorded crime. But some people are still frightened that they, or someone close to them, will be the victim of a violent attack.
The best way to cut the risk of attack is by taking sensible precautions.
Some General Advice:
  • Think ahead and plan your journey, avoiding deserted areas.
  • Try to avoid walking alone at night, and keep to well-lit main roads where possible. You should try to avoid short cuts like alleyways, waste ground and wooded, bushy areas.
  • Stay alert: be aware of what’s going on around you.
  • Try to look and act confident – look like you know where you are going and walk tall.
  • You might like to spread your valuables around your body. For example, keep your phone in your bag, your house keys in your trouser pocket and your money in your jacket.
  • 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.
  • Try not to be conspicuous about the valuables you are carrying. Talking on your mobile phone, carrying a laptop, or showing your friend your new gold ring all show thieves that you are worth robbing.
  • Try to avoid wearing headphones - your ability to hear traffic, strangers or potential trouble is severly restricted.
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