Personal safety

In this section you will find a range of advice on crime prevention and personal safety to help prevent you becoming a victim of crime.

In this section:

Anti-social behaviour

Anti-social behaviour (ASB) covers many types of actions from low-level persistent nuisance to serious public disturbance.
Considerate shooting advice

Please follow the below advice to make sure you are using and transporting your gun in the safest way possible.
Cyber and online crime

Cybercrime is a term for many forms of crimes which can either take place either online or where technology is the method or the intended target.
Disposal of firearms

Follow our advice to dispose of firearms safely and lawfully.
Drugs

It is an offence to unlawfully possess and/or supply a controlled substance.
Fraud

Fraud can be committed in a number of ways, take simple steps to protect yourself from this type of crime.
Gangs – Information and Advice

This section contains information and advice for young people about gang culture and how to leave a gang.
Identity theft

Identity theft is when a person’s identity is stolen and illegally used by another for personal gain.
Knife crime

Knives can cause serious and fatal injuries. If you carry a knife you are more likely to become involved in a violent situation and get injured yourself.
Mental health

One in four people will experience a mental health problem every year.
Missing people

To report a missing person call 101 . In an emergency, dial 999 .
Mobile phones

Thousands of mobile phones are stolen every month. Take simple steps to protect yourself.
Psychoactive substances

'Psychoactive Substance' health risks include seizures, paranoia and breathing difficulties. A psychoactive substance, formerly a legal or chemical high, is one which mimics the effect of illegal drugs such as cocaine, ecstasy and cannabis.