Personal Safety Awareness

Everyone deserves to feel safe when they’re out and about.

Staying safe starts with thinking ahead — making smart choices to protect yourself and others.

It’s also worth considering how your actions might affect those around you. Sometimes, without meaning to, we can make someone feel uncomfortable.

Trust your instincts.

Stay aware of your surroundings.

Avoid situations that don’t feel right.

Watch our short video below to learn more about staying safe and looking out for others.

Top Tips to Stay Safe

Concerns about safety cross our minds from time to time. These simple tips can help you feel more confident when you’re out.

Before You Go Out

• Tell someone where you are going, who you’re with, and when you’ll be back

• Share a phone number they can reach you on

• Make sure your phone is fully charged

• Plan your route and how you’ll get home

While You’re Out

• Stick with friends whenever possible

• Choose busy, well-lit streets

• Avoid shortcuts that feel unsafe

• Stay alert to what’s happening around you

• Keep your phone and valuables out of sight

Getting Home Safely

• Don’t walk home alone — and don’t let friends do so either

• Never get into a car with someone you don’t know

• On buses, sit near the driver

• On trains, choose busy carriages

If Something Feels Wrong

• Trust your instincts — if something feels off, it probably is

• If you think someone is following you, go into a shop, café, or other public place and ask for help

• If someone tries to take your belongings, it’s often safer to let them go and report it to the police later

Protect Your Belongings

Looking after your things is part of staying safe.

Register your valuables with Immobilise

Immobilise is a free, secure website used by police across the UK. Register your belongings so they can be returned if lost or stolen.

• Free and quick to use

• Register phones, bikes, laptops, and tablets

• Makes items harder to sell

• Helps police identify the rightful owner

Register your belongings at www.immobilise.com

Staying safe is about planning ahead, trusting your instincts, and looking out for others. Simple steps — like sharing your plans, sticking to well-lit areas, and keeping valuables secure — can make a big difference. Remember, if something feels wrong, it probably is.

Stay alert, stay connected, and stay safe.