Personal Safety Tips

•         When you’re out and about look purposeful. Assertiveness in the way you behave reduces perceived vulnerability.
•         Avoid using your phone or iPod in public, especially immediately after leaving railway/bus stations.
•         Loud personal music affects your awareness of your surroundings.
•         Don’t draw attention to your valuables. Out of sight is safer.
•         It is easier for wallets and purses to be removed from back pockets.
•         Avoid short cuts down alley ways and across parks.  Move away from suspicious people. Trust your instincts.
•         Use a pre-booked minicab or licensed taxi.  Know what you are getting into.
•         Report non emergency incidents to the police on 0300 123 1212.
•         In an emergency always ring 999.

Summer Time Burglary Prevention Tips

•         When you leave your home please lock it up. This means all windows and doors. Several of the new windows allow for ventilation – Don’t just put the handle down in this position make sure you lock it as well.
•         When you are not in the room with a window/door that is open ensure it is secure – don’t think because you are in you will hear what’s going on.
•         Don’t leave expensive property in view of passer-by’s and don’t leave house keys or car keys on a table near the door or window.
•         Secure bicycles to a permanent fixture even if leaving in communal hallways or sheds.

You can always contact Thornton Safer Neighbourhood Team on 020 8721 2622 or email Thornton.SNT@met.police.uk.