personal safety
Latest crime figures - not all good news
Whilst the latest crime figures for 2008/9 suggest violent crime had reduced and the overall number of crimes reported remained stabled compared to 2007/8, there is an alarming rise in the number of burglaries up 1%, bag snatches up 25% and shoplifting up 10%.
Personal safety and safety awarness should be in the forefront of people’s minds, shop keepers should be vigilant and home owners taking home security seriously, don’t make yourself or your business an easy target.
Downsize your oversize!
From recent press articles, it would appear that the latest fashion for oversize handbags is the latest target for street robberies, these bags full of personal information is a real prize for the criminal element. What can you do to protect yourself?
Downsize your bag and the amount of information you carry, what do you really need to carry about your person?
If you really need that oversize bag, carry the bag in front of you and if you are with someone, then make sure the bag is between you.
