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Derwent Point, Islington t. 020 7427 2323 e. derwentpoint@derwentliving.com
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Safety at Derwent Point
Living in a student community should help with homesickness and make you feel less alone. Student communities can be targets for criminals, so for your own safety please follow these guidelines.
Stay safe in the home
- Make sure your flat / room is secure and locked at all times
- Always close and lock windows and grills at night, even while you are in your property
- Keep your keys cards close to you at all times
- Use the intercom system to identify callers at all times
- If in doubt, ask for identification before allowing anyone you do not know into your building
- Do not feel pressured into giving access to people you do not know
- Always let a friend know when you are going out and what time you are expected to return
Stay safe in the city
City centres are great fun but it pays to take care of yourself whilst out and about. All our properties are close to the city centre, but at night try to take a taxi rather than walk home - especially if you are out alone.
- Book a mini cab by telephone rather than flagging one down on the street. Only black cabs should pick you up at the roadside
- Don’t walk around with mobile phones and/or personal stereo systems on display
- Never resist if someone demands that you hand over an item. Your safety is more important than money or possessions
Crime prevention
Do make sure that internal and external doors are locked even if you are away for just a minute. Remember that your insurance cover does not apply if you have had goods stolen from an unlocked room or flat – even if it wasn’t you that left it open. Think of your flat / house mates as well as yourself and the crime rate will drop.
By following the recommendations in this guide, you should be at less risk of crime happening to you.
Security Patrols
Derwent Point has on site security guard who will carry out patrols around the site and can be found in the site office outside of normal office hours.
The staff:
• Provide support in times of emergency
• Assist with evacuations in case of fire alarms
• Provide out of hours services
• Control anti-social behaviour issues
• Provide regular patrols on schemes
If you need to contact security in an emergency, please telephone 0116 255 0711 and speak to the operator calmly and clearly.
