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Keeping yourself safe when out and about

There are many ways you can keep yourself safe from crime when out and about across the North West. From keeping your phone with you at all times, to being alert when you are at a cash machine.

For more information on how to keep yourself safe from petty crime and robbery as well as tips to avoid harassment and how to respond to a violent attack you visit the Personal safety: how to stay safe page on Police.uk (www.police.uk).

Remember to always report any incident of crime to the police. In the event of an emergency, a life threatening incident or a crime in progress always call 999.

In the event of an incident, always follow the instructions of the police and other emergency services.

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Reporting a crime

There are a number of ways you can report a crime. If a crime is in progress always call 999.

You can call 101 to report a crime after it has occurred.

You can go directly to your local police force or police station. See our emergency services page to find services in your area.

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Terrorism in the UK

Although very rare, terrorist attacks have occurred in the UK and the threat from terrorism in the North West is real.

You can view the current UK Terror Threat Levels on the MI5 – The Security Service website.

You can report suspected terrorist activity to the police or directly to the security services. More information on how to report terrorist or extremist activity can be found on How to report possible terrorist activity on Police.uk (www.police.uk)

In the unlikely event that a terrorist incident takes place in your location, immediately get yourself to safety and follow the instructions of the emergency services and intelligence services.

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Hate Crime

A hate crime can come in many different forms. It is defined as “Any criminal offence which is perceived by the victim or any other person, to be motivated by hostility or prejudice based on a person’s race or perceived race; religion or perceived religion; sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation; disability or perceived disability and any crime motivated by hostility or prejudice against a person who is transgender or perceived to be transgender”.

Hate crimes can take the form of physical violence, verbal harassment or abuse, or the incitement of hatred against others.

You can report a hate crime in a number of different ways:

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Domestic Abuse

Domestic Abuse is defined as “any incident of controlling, coercive or threatening behaviour, violence or abuse between those aged 16 or over who are or have been intimate partners or family members, regardless of their gender or sexuality.” This can include: Physical, Emotional, Psychological, Sexual or Financial.

Domestic abuse can affect anyone regardless of ethnicity, age, gender, sexuality or social background. Domestic abuse is never acceptable.

You can report domestic abuse directly to the police – call 999 if you are in an emergency situation. You can also speak to your local police force- you can find the contact details on our Emergency services page. 

If you are not ready to speak to the police but want some advice or support, you can contact a support organisation who can help you. There are lots of organisations available and we have listed some here (this is not an exhaustive list):

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