Protecting Yourself: How to Defend Your Property and Yourself Against Criminals

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Civil Powers of Arrest

Members of the public can lawfully arrest someone in England and Wales under certain conditions, including when an arrestable offence is being committed.

Gates and Locks at Your Home

Good locks on external doors stop most burglars, but rim locks alone won't cut it and mortise deadlocks are what insurers typically require.

Protecting Your Valuables

Keep your valuables safe by securing your home, hiding valuable items from view, and marking your belongings with your postcode.

Using Ultra Violet to Protect Your Belongings

UV marking with invisible ink helps police recover stolen goods and deters thieves from targeting your home.

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Protect Yourself from Insurance Pitfalls and Scams

Read the small print to avoid losing money on insurance claims you thought were covered.

Is Your Potential Flat Mate Safe?

Check these warning signs before moving in with a potential flatmate to protect yourself from costly mistakes.

Who Can Help If You Have Been Defrauded

Report fraud to the police and check your insurance to recover losses and get a crime reference number.

Internet Shopping and Internet Fraudsters

How to shop safely online and protect yourself from internet fraud and scammers.

How to Stop Vandals Persistently Slashing Car Tyres?

Keep your car in a garage to prevent tyre slashing, report incidents to police, and consider swapping vehicles to identify patterns.

Car Written Off After Vandalism: Can I Claim Off Offender?

You can claim compensation for vandalism damage through a criminal compensation order if the offender is convicted, or by suing them in civil court.

Types of Self Defence

Self defence isn't just martial arts, running away, talking your way out of trouble, and staying aware are often smarter options than fighting.

Questionnaire: How Safe is Your Home?

Take this quick home safety quiz to see where your house is vulnerable and what you can actually do about it.

Questionnaire: How Safe is Your Journey Home?

Check how aware you are of potential risks on your walk home with this safety quiz.

Why I Learnt Self Defence: A Case Study

One woman shares why she started taking karate after moving to London and feeling unsafe walking home alone at night.

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