Crime reduction 

Getting home after a night out

• Plan your night out before you go out. Think about how you are going to get home. Ask a family member or friend to pick you up, or pre-book a licensed taxi.
• During the night, keep an eye on your mates. Stick together so that you can look after each other.
• Make sure that your cash, mobile phone and personal items are not on display.
• Always leave a club or pub with a friend or group of friends. Let someone know where you are and what time you'll get home.
• Arrange a lift home with a family member, husband, wife, partner, or a friend. You could also stay over at a friend’s house.
• If no-one you know can pick you up, call a reliable, licensed taxi service.
• Before you get in a taxi, check the name of the person they have come to collect and the destination. Don't volunteer the information first.
• If you do use public transport to get home, try to sit near the driver. Don't sit on an empty upper deck. If someone pesters you, tell the driver or guard - they can get help by radio, phone or alarm if necessary. View more details on staying safe on public transport (opens new window).
• Avoid walking alone at night (this applies to men and women). If you have no choice, stick to busy well-lit areas.
• Avoid dark pathways, alleyways, subways and car parks. Avoid dimly-lit and deserted areas.
• Do you know what to do if you're being followed?