Below are some tips to help with your safety:
- Be aware of your surrounding and recognise potential vulnerability
- When home alone make sure all windows are doors are shut properly
- Try to avoid travelling alone at night where possible
- If you are walking at night, stick to well-lit, regular travelled paths try to avoid shortcuts
- Do not accept lifts or walking accompaniments from people you do not know or who are casual acquaintances
- When walking to a car or house always have your keys ready in your hand
- Try to always make sure your mobile is charged and that you have money for a taxi
- Let friends and people you trust know where you are going, who you will be with and when you might be home
- If you feel concerns about a person or situation, trust your feelings and try to remove yourself and find a safe place
- Alcohol and drugs can impair your judgment and ability to make clear decisions Consent cannot be given if someone is under the influence
- If you use alcohol and drugs know your limits, if you are intoxicated call a taxi to drop you home
- When being dropped off by a taxi or other transport ask the driver to wait until you are safely inside
- When using a lift, if there is someone who makes you feel uneasy get off at the next floor and stand by the control panel
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-code-of-practice-for-victims-of-crime