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In danger right now? Call 999. Can’t speak? Stay on the line and, on a mobile, press 55 when prompted. Not an emergency? Call 101. Which number should I call?

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Getting home safely

Walking alone at night, night buses, taxis, and what to do if you’re followed.

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UK emergency tools

Silent 999 calls, 999 or 101, Emergency SOS, location sharing and checking crime near you.

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Nights out and students

Freshers’ week, drink spiking, Ask for Angela, festivals and first dates.

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Crime figures explained

What the latest official UK crime numbers mean for you, from knife crime to phone snatching.

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Work and lone working

Your rights and practical steps when you work alone.

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Active and travel

Running and cycling after dark, and solo travel in the UK.

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Parents and children

When children are ready to walk to school alone, and what to teach them first.

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Self-protection and the law

What you can legally carry and what the law says about self-defence.

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UK crime in numbers

England and Wales, year to March 2026. Source: Office for National Statistics.

121,161

thefts from the person, such as phone snatching, recorded by police: down 20%

48,774

knife or sharp instrument offences recorded by police: down 8%

9.6 million

crimes estimated by the Crime Survey: no significant change on the year. Is crime going up or down? →

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Common questions

999 for police, ambulance, fire and coastguard. 112 also works. Use 101 for police matters that aren’t emergencies and NHS 111 for urgent medical help that isn’t life-threatening.

Yes. Call 999 and stay on the line. On a mobile, if you can’t speak, press 55 when prompted and you’ll be put through to the police. Read the full guide.

No. It’s an independent guide by the Safety App UK team. We link to official police, GOV.UK and NHS sources for every key fact. See our Editorial Policy.

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