Festival safety
Festival safety tips relating to thefts, antisocial behaviour and more.
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Theft, fraud and lost property
Theft, fraud and lost property
Here are some tips about theft, fraud and lost property at festivals.
Protect your valuables. Record details of your mobile phone, camera and tablet on the National Mobile Property Register. Do this before you go.
Only take what you need. Don’t leave valuables or anything with your identity on it unattended.
Don’t leave valuables on display in your car. Leave the glove box empty and open.
Beware of pickpockets. Don’t flash your valuables. Only carry what cash you need.
Also, stay alert when getting money out of cash machines.
Antisocial behaviour
Carrying weapons in any public place, including festivals is an offence. If you're found with a offensive weapons you will be arrested.
Don’t bring smoke canisters, pellets, flares or other pyrotechnics.
Be responsible and party safe. Respect local residents and other festival goers. Don’t place yourself or anybody else in danger when you’re having fun.
Drugs
Don’t take drugs. There is no ‘safe’ way to take them.
It is an offence to be in possession of an illegal substance. This will result in arrest and charges.
You can never be sure what’s in an illegal drug or how it will affect you.
Taking any drug is dangerous. It's more dangerous when you mix it with alcohol or other substances.
If you or another have taken a drug and feel unwell seek medical assistance as soon as you can.
Know your alcohol limits, alcohol will make you more vulnerable to theft, assault and sexual assaults. Drink plenty water and stay with friends, never leave a drink unattended and don’t mix alcohol with illegal substances
Personal safety
Here are some personal safety tips:
- Stay with friends, let them know where you are at all times, arrange meeting points and keep your phones fully charged
- Make sure you and your friends have return journey’s planned
- Stay alert – people under the influence are easy targets for criminals
- Stick to busy areas of the arena and campsite – don’t be drawn to secluded spots
- Don’t let people into your tent you don’t know.
Travel safety
Plan your travel before you go. It can be heavy. Leave enough time to get there.
Make sure you have all your belongings before you leave
Don’t get into a car and travel home with people you’ve just met and don’t know.
If you’re driving home, make sure you’re not under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Stick to water the night before. Don't go over the drink drive limit.
Be prepared
Make sure you have your ticket / wristbands before you arrive. Only purchase from genuine vendors and avoid touts.
Follow directions of police, event security and stewards. Contact them if you need help.
Bring a map of the site. Keep it on you while you’re there.
Know where the pick up and drop off points are.
Make sure you know the zone your tent is in Safety within Crowded Places
Be alert, not alarmed. Be vigilant and report suspicious people or behaviour.
Police reporting
In an emergency dial 999. For non-emergencies dial 101.
Do you have information about crime or criminals? Contact Crimestoppers and report it anonymously on 0800 555 111
Do you have information about crime? Report it to Crimestoppers anonymously and in confidence at Fearless.