Out and about

At night
Our surveys show that some people feel more concerned about their safety when it's dark and although Lancashire is a pretty safe place, there are still things that you can do to look after yourself.

• Plan your route, especially at night. Avoid isolated bus stops/train stations and sit near the driver or close to other passengers when you are using public transport at night.
• Try to keep to busy well-lit areas and don't take short cuts. Keep away from bushes and buildings.
• Where possible, don't walk alone after dark. Take someone with you.
• Keep valuables such as your mobile phone, jewellery and so on out of sight.
• Always walk facing oncoming traffic.
• To avoid delay, have your keys ready when you are getting close to your car or home.
• Never accept lifts from strangers.
• Carry a mobile phone and keep a taxi phone number handy or programmed into your phone.
• When ringing for a taxi, ask for the driver's name and check this when he/she arrives.
• If you think you are being followed, cross the road, and head towards a busier place where you can ask for help.