Personal crime prevention starts with the use of your common senses, easily ignored in our busy everyday lives. The following safety tips are nothing new, but it is important to be reminded of them from time to time. Remember that crime happens during the day as well as at night. Do not walk in dimly lit areas or take risky short cuts. Do not carry large sums of money or flash money around.
Money attracts attention.
Do not wear walkman-type earphones, especially at night, while walking or driving. They can prevent you from hearing what is going on around you. If you feel that you're being followed or you sense something is wrong, change direction or cross the street and head for a well-lit area, any occupied building or to an emergency phone. Remember the criminal does not like noise or attention. Carry your purse close to your body and have the flap against your body.