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Safety tips for woman walking alone at night

Posted by Julie Morris on Monday, October 30, 2023, In : Personal Safety

No matter where you live or how safe you think the locality is, never underestimate the badness of opportunistic perpetrators are. You never know when you'll have to walk alone. Nights can get really nasty if you don't have a car and if you're alone.

Sometimes, women leave the office around 7:45 pm, and though this timing is somewhat 'late in the evening' and not 'at the night', the area where offices are located is usually dark and quiet. It's not a residential area, and so you won't find any...

Walking Alone Safety Tips

Posted by Kelly Marsh on Thursday, January 5, 2023, In : Personal Security

Summer is on the way! Many of us will be enjoying long afternoons in the beer garden and BBQs with friends after what feels like the longest winter. It’s great to be out catching up with everyone again, and with the warm weather, many of us will be choosing to stretch our legs and walk to our destinations rather than using the car. If you need to walk it’s always best to pair up or walk with a group if possible, but if you do find yourself walking alone, here are some tips for an enjoyabl...

Night driving safety tips

Posted by Dale Harris on Tuesday, January 3, 2023, In : Personal Security

Driving at night can be packed full of dangers, even if you are an experienced driver, or a learner that is embarking on their car journey for the first time and perhaps an area that will keep you safe at night driving as a learner. That is why it is so essential that you take the time to ensure you are driving as safely as possible in low light environments.

Reduce Your Speed

Speed limits exist for a reason, which is even more true at night. It can be hard to spot oncoming dangers such as shar...

Tips for home security

Posted by Spartan 24 Hour Security on Saturday, May 5, 2018, In : Home Security

Over the past few decades home security technology has advanced by leaps and bounds and the level of security that is now available to the average homeowner is of the sophistication that only a few could afford back then. Home security systems have not only become more technologically advanced but they have also at the same time become far more user friendly and simpler to operate.

All of the new advancements in technology also make for far more choices with regards to exactly what is going ...

Safety tips for women

Posted by Spartan 24 Hour Security on Saturday, January 13, 2018, In : Personal Security

Although women feel more vulnerable when they’re out, it’s actually young men who are a higher risk of violence.
In this day and age, you have to prepare yourself for whatever may come your way. There are people out there who are just looking for targets and you want to make sure you’re not one of them.

Keeping safe whilst walking

Always try to walk facing on-coming traffic to avoid kerb crawlers (men who drive around looking for prostitutes).

If you do get asked for sex by someone slowly d...

Keeping safe while driving at night

Posted by Spartan 24 Hour Security on Thursday, November 16, 2017, In : Personal Security

There are things you should always do to keep safe on the road, but there are additional measures you should take to stay safe at night. They are particularly important at this time of year when it gets darker earlier. After all, you don’t have to finish work particularly late to find yourself driving home in darkness.

Here are some ways you can make sure you are as safe as possible when driving alone at night.

Bring someone with you, particularly if it is a long drive. This isn’t always po...

Staying safe on buses and trains

Posted by Spartan 24 Hour Security on Monday, September 25, 2017, In : Personal Security

Know the bus or train times

It sounds obvious but knowing the time your train or bus is due to leave will save you hanging round on dark platforms or at bus stops at this time of year. It's particularly important to know the time of the last bus or train home if you are travelling late at night so that you do not become stranded - and vulnerable to attack.

Catch your bus or train from somewhere well lit

Thieves are far less likely to strike in well lit areas so try to make sure that you catch yo...

Making your home more secure

Posted by Spartan 24 Hour Security on Saturday, September 23, 2017, In : Home Security

There's always something else we can do to make our home more secure to protect it from burglars - and a focus on your front door, patio doors and back door is a great place to start.

Here's 5 top tips for making the exterior doors of your home more secure - and burglar-proof!

Upgrade your locks

Wooden front doors are usually straightforward for DIYers to make more secure (don't even think about trying to alter UPVC doors), but if you're not sure what you're doing, get in a locksmith or carpente...

Home security tips

Posted by Spartan 24 Hour Security on Wednesday, June 5, 2013, In : Home Security

There are plenty of ways that you can protect your home from being targeted for crime.

Here are some you should consider :
Always lock the door and close the windows when you go out, even if you'll only be out for a short time.
All external doors should have three locking points. Mortice locks will add considerable strength to your door - you can buy them at your local DIY store.
Use deadlocks if you have them - they make it harder for thieves to get out again - window locks can help to stop...

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Security tips for women

Posted by Spartan 24 Hour Security on Wednesday, June 5, 2013, In : Personal Security

When travelling on your own by foot or public transport, especially to a destination you haven't been to before it pays to stay alert to what's going on around you. Always take your mobile phone and tell a family member or friend you'll call them when you reach your destination. Send them texts throughout your journey so they know you are OK. Take the busiest and most well lit route, if travelling by bus always sit close to the driver. If by train, try and sit in a compartment with other peop...

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