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Crime Prevention - Out and About
 
If you are often out and about on your own or in the dark, here is some simple precautions you and your family can take to keep safe.
 
  • Carry a personal attack alarm, these are available and free to pensioners at your local Cracking Crime event
 
  • If you carry a bag, keep it close to you with clasps and zips inwards
 
  • Keep your house keys in your pocket so that if your bag is stolen, the thief won't have your house keys and address
 
  • If you think you are being followed, check by crossing the street once or twice to see if they are still following.  If this seems to be the case, go to the nearest place with people. Avoid using a phonebox as this could be used to trap you inside.
 
  • On parks and commons keep to the main pathways and open spaces, try to avoid wooded areas
 
  • If you wear a personal stereo remember that this prevents you from hearing someone approaching behind and traffic
 
  • Try to avoid shortcuts through dark alleyways
 
  • Walk facing the traffic so a car is not able to pull up behind you
 
  • Do not hitch hike or accept lifts from strangers
 
  • Cover up expensive looking jewellery and keep mobile phones and wallets/purses hidden away
 
  • At cash machines don't let anyone see your personal identification number

Contact Details
North East Derbyshire District CouncilNorth East Derbyshire District Council

Council House, Saltergate, Chesterfield, S40 1LF.

Telephone: 01246 231111
Text Us: 07800 00 24 25
Contact Us: NEDDC Website

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