Victim Support Schemes across London run a variety of services to help reduce crime in your area. Some Schemes can offer lock-fitting services and advice on how to make your home safer. Victim Support can also provide advice on personal safety.
To contact your local Victim Support Scheme, click here
There is a wealth of advice and information on steps people can take to reduce the risk of becoming a victim of crime. Below is a list of useful online resources and websites. For general guidance, please read the Home Office booklet: Be Safe Be Secure: Your Practical Guide to Crime Reduction (Home Office).
Crime
Reduction www.crimereduction.gov.uk/personalsafety.htm
How to avoid becoming a victim of violent crime.
Your
Guide to Home Security (Home Office)
How
to beat the bogus caller (Home Office)
Coded
for Keeps (Home Office)
Peace
of mind while you're away (Home Office)
Peace of mind while you move home (Home Office)
Steer
clear of bike theft
(Home Office)
Steer
clear of car theft (Home Office)
Secure
Your Motor www.secureyourmotor.gov.uk
Home Office website providing information on vehicle security.
Safer Community
www.safer-community.net
This website aims to help real people in real communities tackle the
crime issues that affect them.
Neighbourhood
Watch www.neighbourhoodwatch.net
Information about neighbourhood and street watch schemes.
Crime Concern
www.crimeconcern.org.uk
Crime Concern is a national crime reduction organisation that works
with national and local agencies to create safer communities.
Crime
Prevention for Older People (Age Concern)
Age Concern
www.ageconcern.org.uk
Information line: 0800 00 99 66
Information and advice for people over 50, including links to local
services.
Kapital Kidz - New website coming soon