Staying Safe

Many organisations provide information on simple precautions that can be taken to keep you safe both inside and outside your home. Listed below are a few:

Age Concern 

Age Concern Tameside can provide information and advice on a range of subjects to help keep you safe they also produce a fact sheet on crime prevention for older people .

0161 308 5000

Directgov 

Some people feel unsafe on crowded trains or travelling late at night when stations may not be staffed. Find out more about how to complete your train journey safely..

Buses are a great way of getting around but there are certain steps you should take to ensure your safety while travelling, particularly if you are travelling at night or on your own. Find out what you can do to keep yourself safe whilst using a Bus or Coach .

Travelling by taxi or minicab is generally very safe, but it is important to take sensible precautions, such as making sure the vehicle is licensed. Find out what you can do to stay safe whilst using a Taxi .

Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service 

This site is full of useful information about fire safety advice   in your home including how to get a free home fire risk assessment .

Greater Manchester Passenger Transport Executive (GMPTE)

Travelling on public transport is safe, however GMPTE  offer some advice to avoid putting yourself at risk from crime.

Greater Manchester Police

The Tameside Police, as part of the Greater Manchester Police, is committed to providing a quality of service to the people of this community. 

Home Watch Schemes
There is a lot you can do outside your home and family to prevent crime. One such measure is to set up a Home Watch scheme in your area.

For more crime prevention advice call Tameside Crime Reduction Advisors on
 0161 872 5050

Tameside Council

Community Response Service (part of Tameside Council’s Adult Services) offers a selection of alarms which are monitored by a central control station 24 hours a day to summon help in the event of an emergency.

Community Safety Unit gives advice and information on things such as;
how to help tackle burglary, bogus callers, door step conmen and information to support you if you are a victim of crime.  There has been webpages on a practical guide to home security produced jointly by Tameside Council and Greater Manchester Police.

Tameside Patrollers are often seen the ‘Eyes and Ears’ on the street. They’re a team of uniformed Council Officers that work hand in hand with Greater Manchester Police to tackle lower level disorder such as youth nuisance and environmental anti-social behaviour.

Victim Support

Is the national charity that helps people affected by crime. We provide free and confidential support to help you deal with your experience, whether or not you report the crime.