Staying Safe - Personal Safety

North Yorkshire police have provided information on how to look after your personal safety. This includes:

Protecting your phone
Protecting yourself from ATM theft
Protecting yourself from street robbery
Helping other people feel safe
Stalking and harassment
Spiked drinks and date-rape drugs

Trading Standards can help local residents identify businesses they can trust by:

operating an approved trader scheme in the local motor industry
vetting the traders in Age UK's Home Services Directory
operate 'cold calling controlled zones' to help reduce instances of cold calling at the door
visiting those that have responded to scam mail

Victim of crime

Victim support is an independent charity that provides support to people affected by crime or traumatic events to get the support they need and the respect they deserve. They help people feel safer and find the strength to move beyond crime.

Suspicious text messages

You can report suspicious text messages to your mobile network provider, for free, by forwarding the text to 7726.

On many Android devices and iPhones, pressing and holding on the message bubble should present the option to forward the message

Information provided by : Action Fraud (Action Fraud, Administrator, National)

Domestic and Sexual Abuse

UK SAYS NO MORE is a national campaign to raise awareness to end domestic violence abuse and sexual violence across the UK.

UK SAYS NO MORE is working with Boots UK, Morrisons, Superdrug and Well pharmacies, TSB banks and independent pharmacies across the UK to provide Safe Spaces in their consultation rooms for people experiencing domestic abuse.

To access a Safe Space walk into any participating pharmacy in the UK. Ask at the healthcare counter to use their Safe Space. A pharmacist will show you to the Safe Space, which will be the consultancy room. Once inside, you will find displayed specialist domestic abuse support information for you to access, to make that call or access Bright Sky safely. Safe Spaces are open and ready for you to use.

Find a Saf e Space near you

Find a Safe Space online

Help Lines

Independent Domestic Abuse Service (IDAS) run a helpline for anyone affected by domestic abuse or sexual violence (03000 110 110) You can call the helpline if you are experiencing domestic abuse or have been affected by sexual violence or abuse, if you are worried about your relationship or if you are concerned about someone you know. Professionals can also use the helpline to make referrals and to ask any questions. The lines are free to contact and what you tell us will be treated in the strictest confidence

There is also a 24 hour national domestic violence number on 0808 2000 247 or the Rape Crisis line on 0808 802 9999.

Independent Domestic Abuse Service (IDAS) provide support to people of all genders (over the age of 16) who are victims or survivors of Domestic Abuse.

This includes practical support, helping you through the criminal and civil justice systems as well as giving you information on benefits and housing, providing emotional support or referring you on for counselling. Your safety is of paramount concern and they will always do their best to help you form a plan that will help you feel safer.

Support can be offered on a one to one basis or in a group. If you don’t want to meet in person, they can also help you over the phone or via email at info@idas.org.uk. The team of people who provide support have specialist knowledge and in-depth training. They also have good links with solicitors, counsellors and other specialist agencies.