Safety on Campus

About one third of students become a victim of crime whilst at university. Students own more expensive consumer goods per head than the rest of the population. Therefore these statistics are not surprising.

However, you can reduce the risk of being a victim by following some simple steps:
• Try and avoid being out on your own, particularly in the dark.
• Wear sensible clothing and keep long hair tied back.
• Look confident even if you are lost. You will seem less vulnerable.
• Avoid taking short cuts along dark alleys or parks. Also walk in the middle of the pavement and keep away from car doors and hedges.
• Carry a personal attack alarm which is available at the Students' Union.
• Let someone know where you are going and what time you expect to be home.
• Do not accept lifts from strangers or use illegal mini-cabs.

There will be a Safety On Campus week where you can learn about being safe with different types of literature and a free self defence class. There will also be free atatck alarms to give away on a first come first served basis. Look out for it in March.