Lancaster is not a particularly dangerous place but none the less it is important that you keep a few things in mind all the time and remember if you are attacked or you do feel unsafe let the women's officer know.... she may be able to help.

Tips on how to avoid attack

· Always lock your bedroom door whether in or out of your room even if you've just gone for a quick shower.

· When out always carry a personal attack alarm- available for just £1 from the women's office or LUSU reception.

· Try not to walk alone at night... stick with friends and stick to main, well-lit areas.

· Make sure a friend always knows where you're going and when you're expected back.

· Don't go back with strangers after a night out, take them back to yours or make sure a friend knows where you're going.

· Use the women's safe transport bus.... It will take you to your own front door.

· Always ask for identification when letting strangers into your house.

If you have a car:

· Always check the back seat before you get in.

· Try to reverse into parking spaces, if you're being followed to your car it will be easier to drive out of the space in a hurry.

· Never stop if you see someone in trouble whilst driving alone late at night. Drive to the nearest well-lit phone (or use your mobile) and call the police.

The Women's Safe Bus

(Service 66X) Mondays to Fridays, term time only

This is a service 'just for girls', there is a flat fare of 85p or you can use this service for free with a return ticket or your Unirider bus pass. You can take the bus to anywhere you want, to your favourite pub, to your front door or even to your mate's house… it's just like a taxi but costs you much less!

The service leaves the Underpass every hour, on the half hour from 17:30 until 23:30.

It then goes to South West campus leaving there every hour from 17:35 until 23:35.

If you're coming onto campus at night the bus leaves Lancaster Bus Station at on the hour every hour from 18:00 until 24:00.