Personal Safety
Keeping Safe
The chances that you will be a victim of violent crime are low. Violent crimes are still comparatively rare in Surrey. Nevertheless, it's still wise to be careful, and so here we offer some tips to help increase your safety. Read about keeping safe.
Alcohol And Drugs
Most people are aware that drinking in excess and drugs can damage the health. There is also a clear link between these and certain types of crime. Read more about alcohol and drugs.
Hate Crime
Hate crime is a particularly repugnant form of crime due to the distress it causes both victims and the wider community, and can sometimes be difficult to recongnise. Surrey Police are committed to tackling this, as with any other, type of crime. Find out more about hate crime and what you can do about it.
Useful Links
If you'd like further information on or help with Personal Safety issues, please check out some of these links:
- Community Legal Advice
- Age Concern
- Childalert
- Kidscape
- NSPCC
- National Drugs Helpline
- Rape Crisis Federation
- Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre
- Tacade
- Childline
- Womens Aid
- Parentline Plus
- Surrey County Council
- FamilyLine Surrey
- Gay Surrey
- National Family Mediation
- Relate
- The Samaritans
- Victim Support
- Stop Hate Crime
- CJS Victims' Walkthrough
- NAPAC
- Surrey Youth Parliment
- Child Victims of Crime
- ADFAM
- Winston's Wish
- National Centre for Domestic Violence
- Missing People
Leaflets and Information
The Home Office web site offers information on a variety of Crime Reduction matters, including statistics, policies, advice and published material.