Lock it. Hide it. Keep it.

We’re all concerned about the levels of crime in our neighbourhood. Together with the local community and the student community, South Wales Police are working to ensure that crime levels are reduced.

Cardiff is a very safe city, but like all major cities it has a few problems. Student accommodation can be a gold mine for burglars - play your part to help prevent opportunist burglaries and discourage burglars from entering your home and stealing your valuable possessions.

Lock it • Keep all doors and windows locked especially when you are going out

Hide it • Don’t leave your stuff on display and take home for the holidays.

• Dispose of boxes on rubbish collection day, don’t leave boxes out longer than they need to be, you are only advertising what you’ve brought to burglars.

• Use a rucksack instead of a lap top bag, keep personal items; mobiles/ipods/bikes safe when out and about

Keep it • Don’t let somebody else enjoy or sell your stuff!

Remember…… Lock it. Hide it. Keep it.

More tips on staying safe in your accommodation

Make sure you lock doors when you go out, some doors do not automatically lock behind you so make it a habit to lock the doors and windows

Lock/close all ground floor windows and bedroom windows above flat roofs when you go out.

Remove valuables from view. Do not leave any property on window sills.

Leave a light, radio or television on when you go out during the evening.

Take valuable possessions home with you over the holidays

Take out insurance and register with www.immobilise.com to protect your property. ( National property and mobile phone register, enabling users to register their property with the police to help recovery of stolen handsets and catch criminals). Mark all your property with your ‘home’ postcode and house number

Remove items in the garden which can be used to force entry

Don’t leave keys under a mat or inside the letterbox

Whether you walk, run, cycle or drive, the following precautions will help keep you safe

Avoid short cuts and isolated areas.

Stay away from confrontational situations.

Keep valuables hidden away.

Carry a personal attack alarm.

Always use a licensed taxi firm or student transport. Don’t get into an unlicensed vehicle. Ask to see I.D. if not displayed. If travelling alone sit behind the driver.

Avoid isolated bus stops or quiet areas of train platforms.

When parking a car use a well-lit area.

Stay safe when socializing -

Avoid going to or from a pub, club or party alone.

Do not leave bags, coats or mobile phones unattended.  

Never leave your drink unattended and neveraccept a drink from someone you do not know or trust.

Do not drink from large open containers such as punchbowls.

If you begin to feel drunk, dizzy or disorientated, seek help from a trusted friend or a member of the pub/club staff.

Do not drink and drive and do not accept a lift from anyone who has been drinking.

Carry enough money for a taxi.

Please remember – Cardiff is a City with many people living here

Be considerate.

Be respectful.

Be quiet

Be tidy

How to find out more  

If you have been a victim of crime, or if you want to find out more on how to make your home and your valuables safe please call and speak to PC Steph Samuel on 029 20 222 111 ext 37310. PC Samuel will be happy to advise you on how to make your home safer.

Partners involved in this initiative 

• Safer Capital

• South Wales Police

• Cardiff Digs

• South East Neighbourhood management team

These campaign is run in partnership with:

During the academic year we will be undertaking door-to-door safety information including distributing a student wall planner If you haven't received a copy then please fill in your details below to receive a copy of this free wall planner and a free gift (while stocks last).

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