Crime often happens in busy spaces because:

• there are lots of people around
• people are often drinking alcohol
• it’s normal to meet new people
• people often carry money or other valuables

If you want to tell us about something that seems suspicious on a night out, you can report it online, by phone, or in person.

Report it using our online form

Learn about other ways you can report a crime to us

When you go out with friends

To help you stay safe on a night out, you can:

• plan the night and how you’ll get home
• make sure your phone is charged
• stay with people you know
• ask a staff member for help if a small amount of alcohol makes you feel sick or strange
• get medical help and report it to us if you think you’ve been spiked
• avoid taking drugs (including ‘legal highs’, which are not actually legal)
• look after bags and valuables
• stay alert at cash machines and hide your PIN
• keep enough money to get home
• use a trusted taxi company or get someone you know to pick you up

When you meet someone new

If you’re meeting someone new, risks can include:

• stalking
• harassment
• financial crime
• people pretending to be someone else

To stay safe when you meet someone new, you can:

• tell someone where you’re going, who you’re meeting, and when you plan to be back
• bring a friend if possible
• meet in a busy public place
• stay in a public place until you feel safe to go elsewhere
• not accept a lift from someone you’ve just met (even if they seem genuine)
• remember some people might try to scam you