Safety and Security Tips: student safety - moving in / out
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- If you can, don't leave your loaded car or van unattended. A few minutes is all a thief needs to break in.
- When moving into your new place, try and avoid jamming security gates or doors open. Don’t make it easy for opportunists.
- If you see any dodgy characters, report them to halls security/porters and let your house mates know.
- Be aware of people attempting to enter halls with you. If you are not sure about them, call security.
- Lock your room, even if you are just nipping into the kitchen for a second.
- Don't leave cash and / or valuables on display - and make sure your mobile is with you all the time. Some more mobile safety tips can be found here.
- Make sure that all of your valuables are insured. It does seem expensive, but it is a worthwhile investment.
- Security mark your property where possible (you could use your university / student number).
- If you have a computer, find the purchase receipt in case you do have to make an insurance claim.
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Securing your student home
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- Make sure you lock doors after yourself when you go out.
- Lock or close all ground floor windows and bedroom windows above flat roofs when you go out.
- Leave a light, radio or television on when you go out during the evening.
- Take valuable possessions home with you during holiday times.
- 'Property mark' all your property with your postcode and house number.
- You can also register valuables such as mobile phones, iPods, PCs and laptops on the Immobilise property register website - www.immobilise.com. Using this site may help you when reporting stolen or lost property to the police.
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