Merseyside Police

You have just read about how to Be Streetsafe and it’s important to remember that the chance of you becoming a victim of crime if you take the advice on board is very small. However, would you know what to do if you were unfortunately robbed or attacked?

Here is a guide to help you avoid putting yourself at risk, as after all you are more important than your valuables.

Try to avoid confrontation.

If threatened, run towards a popular or well-lit area.

Set off a personal attack alarm to attract attention from passers by. These are available from many hardware shops.

Make a noise, shout, scream and attract attention.

• Where possible concentrate on his/her description, actions and weapon - these details may help in their detection.
  
  
• Think of the following 'Body Map' of features that will help to identify an assailant:
  
  

• Gender
  
  
• Age
  
  
• Colour
  
  
• Build
  
  
• Height
  
  
• Hair / Hat
  
  
• Ears / Earrings
  
  
• Mouth / Facial Hair
  
  
• Eyes / Glasses
  
  
• Complexion
  
  
• Upper Clothing
  
  
• Lower Clothing
  
  
• Footwear
  
  
• Baggage
  
  

You are more important than your valuables, so remember if they are snatched or you are attacked, don’t confront the thief.

Dial 999 for the police as soon as it is safe to do so and be guided by the operator.

If possible write down the time and details of the event as you may forget the smaller points.