Get home safe
Whether you’re travelling home after work, a late night study session or a night out, make sure you get home safely.
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Stay aware
- Check who’s around you before using your phone.
- If listening to music - turn it down or off to hear better.
- Stay in well-lit, busier areas.
- Consider carrying a personal alarm.
- Plan a safe route home and avoid dangerous routes by water, especially when under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.
Travel together
- Look out for one another and don't walk home alone.
- Travel with friends or take public transport, if possible.
Check in
- Let someone know where you’re going and when you expect to be home.
- Share your location with someone you trust, or use the SafeZone check in feature for extra reassurance.
If you need help
- If you feel threatened, run towards a well-lit public place
- If you, or someone else is in immediate danger: call 999
- You can also call University Campus Safety and Security on +44 114 222 4444, or use the SafeZone app to access emergency, first aid or non-urgent help.
Catch the free Safety Bus
Get home safely and for free (up to 2 miles away) from the Students’ Union (SU).
When: Wednesday-Saturday, 10.30pm til close during term time (plus special late-night events on other days)
How to catch it: Head to the SU Main Entrance or East Entrance and ask a member of security.
Need to charge your phone?
Find free charging points in the library and Students’ Union:
- Information Commons: First Floor, by the printers
- Western Bank Library: Level 4 and Level 5
- The Health Sciences Library: By the printers
- Students Union: Foundry cloakroom
Need to report something?
How to make a report if you experience or witness anything that causes concern.
- Police and University security: Report any safety concerns or incidents directly to the police and University security.
- Report and Support: Tell us about bullying, harassment, discrimination, or sexual misconduct (witnessed or experienced). Choose to stay anonymous or leave details to receive confidential support, signposting, and guidance on your options so you can decide what happens next.
- Hate crime reporting: Visit Report It to report hate crimes online without visiting a police station.