Useful contacts
This section will provide you with some useful contacts that can provide further information in relation to all aspects of home and vehicle security, and personal safety
If you click on the name of each organisation you will be redirected to their website.
General Crime Reduction Officers – you can contact your local crime reduction officer for free confidential advice on any aspect of security and safety 0151 709 6010 British Transport Police 0800 40 50 40 or 999 in an emergency |
Crimestoppers –if you have any information about crime, call this independent charity and you will not be asked for your name 0800 555 111 |
Police National Legal Database –a 'frequently asked questions' database intended to reduce the number of non-emergency calls to the Police by providing answers via the internet |
Home Office Crime Reduction website – provides information and resources for people working to reduce crime in their local areas and also provides useful practical information and advice 0207 035 4848 |
Citizens Advice Bureau – offers free, confidential, impartial and independent advice including debt and consumer issues, benefits, housing, legal matters, employment and immigration |
Victim Support – a national charity that helps people affected by crime 0845 3030900 |
Age Concern –the UK's largest organisation working with and for older people, able to provide information, practical help and advice 0800 009966 |
Councils Wirral Council – enquiries and information for the Wirral area 0151 606 2000 |
Sefton Plus –a council call centre for the Sefton area 0845 140 0845 |
Knowsley Council – enquiries and information for the Knowsley area 0151 489 6000 |
St Helens Council – enquiries and information for the St Helens area 01744 456789 |
Liverpool Direct –a council call centre for the Liverpool area 0151 233 3000 |
Home Security Secured by Design – a police initiative supporting the principles of 'designing out crime' by the use of effective crime prevention and security standards, and includes recommended product suppliers. 0207 084 8962 |
Master Locksmiths Association – can provide advice on all aspects of physical security 0800 783 1498 |
Immobilise.com – a free electronic register where you can record any of your identifiable property which has a serial number |
Home Watch/ Neighbourhood Watch – if you are interested in setting up a scheme in your area |
Smartwater - forensic DNA solutions to property marking, asset identification and brand protection, product tracking 0870 242 8899 |
SelectaDNA – a covert property marking system which uses a real DNA based forensic formula to protect your property and deter theft 01689 860757 |
Cars, motorbikes and bicycles Thatcham (the motor insurance repair research centre) –for information on immobilisers and other vehicle security devices 0870 550 2006 |
Sold Secure –for a list of recognised security products 01327 264687 |
Association of British Insurers (ABI) –for information on insurance group ratings and vehicle security 0207 600 3333 |
Vehicle Security Installation Board –for a list of fully accredited alarm and security system installation companies 01708 340911 |
Home Office -website offering crime prevention advice to motorists and links to other agencies |
Safer Parking –find a police approved Park Mark accredited Safer Car Park anywhere in this country including airports |
Personal Safety The Suzy Lamplugh Trust – a registered charity and the leading authority on personal safety whose role is to minimize the damage caused to individuals and to society by aggression in all its forms; physical, verbal and psychological 0208 876 0305 |
Merseyside Domestic Violence Helpline (Worst Kept Secret) – a Merseyside project established to reduce domestic violence and enhance support for survivors 0800 028 3398 |
NSPCC – a voluntary agency working to prevent child abuse and neglect 0808 800 5000 |
Childline – a voluntary agency providing a telephone counseling service for children and young people in danger and distress 0800 1111 |
Card Watch - comprehensive information about plastic card fraud, free publications and training materials, useful tips and answers to your frequently asked questions |
Commission for Racial Equality – works to reduce discrimination and promote equality by seeking to educate and inform the public, and to influence policy and practice in all institutions |
Rape Crisis - this website aims to provide the basic information that survivors of sexual violence, friends and family need to access the services they need |
Think u Know.co.uk - contains information on internet safety and safe surfing for young people with the facility to provide information if you are uncomfortable or worried about someone you are chatting to online |
Broken Rainbow – a lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender domestic violence forum 0845 260 4460 |
