Do you feel safe?

Dear Resident,

You're walking home alone, it's already dark. It's not far, only a 10 minute journey to home and safety. But then you hear a noise behind you...footsteps. Is someone following you? Or are they just walking home too? 

You don't dare glance back, and the footsteps continue. All the hair on the back of your neck stands up, your pace quickens. You get that horrible feeling in the pit of your stomach.

You get your keys out of your bag, grasp them like this and hold them in your right pocket. In your left pocket, you dial 999 on your phone just in case, ready to press.

This is just a story. But if you've ever felt this scared or unsafe, keep reading. 

Next weekend officially marks the end of summer, and as the nights draw in and it gets darker earlier, we want to remind you about StreetSafe. It allows you to report safety concerns in public places without ever giving us your name (anonymously).

This includes issues like poorly lit streets or alleyways, abandoned buildings, or vandalism - as well as instances where you feel unsafe due to someone following or verbally abusing you.

Please share and help spread the word - it could make more of a difference than you might think. Find out more about the online tool via our dedicated web page.

Remember - in an emergency, or if you feel in immediate danger, always call us on 999. 

Kind regards,