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Keeping Safe |
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The chances that you or a member of your family will be a victim of violent crime are low. Violent crimes are still comparatively rare in Surrey and account for a very small part of recorded crime. Nevertheless, many people are frightened that they, or someone close to them, will be the victim of a violent attack.
The best way to minimise the risk of attack is by taking sensible precautions.
Most people do this already as a part of their everyday lives, often without realising it. You may already be aware of a few of the suggestions here, but some may be new. All are worth the time to read, for both men and women.
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What you can do |
Alcohol and Drugs
Most people are aware that drinking in excess and drugs can damage the health, but are you aware of the clear link between these and certain types of crime? Would you know what to do if it was someone you knew?
Drugs - Keep Your Children Safe
Hard drugs are illegal because they are dangerous. As well as being extremely damaging to the body, they can lead to potentially life-threatening situations. If you're worried about your child perhaps being involved with drugs, we offer some advice.
Hate Crime
Hate crime is a criminal offence, committed against a person or property, and motivated by the offender's hate against people because of their sex, race, religion, disability or sexual orientation. For victims, it can be extremely distressing.
Help for Elderly People
Many might think that elderly people are particularly at risk. Statistically, this isn't true. However, elderly people can feel vulnerable, and there are things you can do to protect elderly people and to make them feel safer.
If You Have Been Attacked
Whatever the circumstances, assaults and rapes are serious crimes, the pain and anguish they cause insurmountable. If such an instance should occur, the priority is to get back to safety, and, as soon as possible, report the crime to the police.
In the Car
A car may well make you feel cocooned and safe from the outside world, but it is still wise to take precautions just in case something happens. We offer a few tips.
Keeping Your Children Safe
A playground bully, an adult stranger, even a familiar grown-up can represent a threat to a child - physically or sexually. Children need to be taught how to stay safe.
Out and About
Being outside - particularly at night - is when you might well feel vulnerable. But you can increase your sense of security in the streets, in a taxi or on public transport by staying aware of what's going on around you.
Public Protection
Public Protection refers to investigations into Child Abuse, Vulnerable Adult Abuse, Domestic Abuse, Missing Persons enquiries and the management of Dangerous Offenders.
Safety At Home
What should you do if you see signs of a break-in at your home? Who do you let through your front door that you don't know very well? What should you do about distraction or bogus callers? And how can you deal with nuisance phone calls?
What Men Can Do
It can be easy to miss, but men can help by taking the issue of women's safety seriously in their everyday lives. By keeping these few points in mind, men might be removing any unnecessary worry or sense of vulnerability.
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