Useful tips to keep yourself safe in the night-time economy
- Be aware of your surroundings – try to pre plan routes and directions for where you are heading
- Stay in well-lit areas - you can report poorly-lit streets on the Street Safe website
- If walking alongside a road, walk on the side of the street facing towards the traffic
- Avoid shortcuts and stay away from dark, isolated areas
- Try to stay in groups and avoid walking on your own if possible
- Let people know where you are – share your location with specific groups of people via an app
- Tell people when to expect you home
- Keep your phone charged - use a portable power bank to charge your phone while out and about
- Don’t leave drinks unattended
- Be discreet with belongings and keep valuables out of sight
- If you need help, ask for it! In a venue you can Ask for Angela where a trained member of staff will know you need assistance
- If you are a victim, report it! Reach out to the 24/7 Victim Support helpline: call 0808 1689 111
Download a personal safety app:
Walksafe+ App
WalkSafe+ is a free map-based personal safety app, not only alerting you to your surroundings but also updating your emergency contacts with your location. The app shows recent crime figures of the areas that you are walking through and alerts you to avoid spots where crimes have been reported, helping you to choose a safe route. It also sends your location to your emergency contact if you don't make your estimated time of arrival and allows you to notify them with a tap if you're feeling unsafe.
Red Panic Button App
Red Panic Button is an emergency safety app based around one very simple feature, pushing the red panic button. If you are feeling in danger, by pushing the red panic button app, your emergency contacts will immediately be sent a text and an email of your GPS Google Maps coordinates.
Download the Red Panic Button app
Life 360
Life360 is a family location sharing app, allowing you to track the real-time location of your key contacts and receive alerts when they arrive at or leave a destination. The basic app is free, but it also has options to purchase additional features with its silver, gold and platinum memberships.
