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I wanted to provide you an update regarding Personal theft (e.g. pick pocketing, no violence used), which some members around this area have highlighted as an issue of concern on the Met Engage priority survey. General safety advice
Keep handbags and bags fastened closed and wallets inside pockets.
Keep cash, mobile phones, and other high value property such as laptops out of sight and out of reach.
If making your journey by minicab, always book your journey through a licensed operator. Download Cabwise - a free cab booking app.
Use well-lit and safe routes to and from locations and not short cuts – always plan your journey home before you set out. Look confident and walk purposefully to your destination. If possible share your live location with a loved and trusted person.
Report any incidents to members of station staff or a police officer. In an emergency, always dial 999.
When travelling late at night, try to sit with other passengers in busy carriages wherever possible. Otherwise, you could also sit close to the driver.
The consumption of alcohol is not allowed on public transport. If you see someone flouting this rule, report it to a member of staff or to a police officer as soon as possible.
Be aware of what is happening around you, especially when you're in new locations and situations.
Keep your valuables in sight at all times never leave your items unattended.
Be discreet with your belongings; displaying expensive jewellery or electronic devices, like mobile phones or cameras, could attract unwanted attention.
Be extra vigilant in crowded public places, venues and next to cash machines.
Cash machine security
Be aware of your surroundings. If someone is crowding or watching you, cancel the transaction and go to another machine.
If there is anything unusual about the cash machine, or signs of tampering, don't use the machine and report it to the bank.
Don't accept help from seemingly well-meaning strangers and never allow yourself to be distracted.
Stand close to the machine and always shield the keypad to avoid anyone seeing you enter your pin number.
Once you have completed a transaction, discreetly put your money and card away before leaving the cash machine.
Pickpockets
Always be aware of your surroundings, especially when entering / exiting buses and stations.
Never keep your wallet or mobile phone in your back pocket.
Keep your bag fully zipped and over your shoulder diagonally
Try and have your ticket pass or change ready in your hand so that your purse or wallet is out of sight
Press *#06# for your IMEI number and register your phone with Immobilise.com.
Consider downloading the 'find my iPhone' app.
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