teenagers mugged - how to make them feel safe again?

[alice]

robbin Wrote:

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> I imagine Mr Khan probably takes the view that

> it's just part and parcel of living in a big city.

And you call me disingenuous. Maybe start your own thread. There?s plenty who will follow.

[robbin]

Alice, please remind me of where/when anybody on this thread said cities were crime free?

[fishbiscuits]

On a practical level... minicabs/Uber are surely a reasonably safe option of getting home after dark. Not a cheap option, granted. But maybe for a few weeks/months while they're still feeling vulnerable. And of course the good old-fashioned lift home.

Also, things like carrying a cheap, basic phone and "uglifying" your bike will possibly make you less of a target. (I have no evidence that these will help, just a hunch)

[Nicholas]

Shame we have live like this, don?t carry decent phone or ride a decent bike etc. Although I?m not a big fan of Mr Khan, unless we get more bobbys on the the beat 24/7 incluing stop and search I can?t see things getting any better.As I said above it?s easy picking around this area!

[fishbiscuits]

Generally my attitude with phones is either get it insured, or carry one you can afford to replace. Unfortunately it was the same when I was a kid, things aren't gonna change any time soon so you need to be a bit pragmatic. And it's not just about theft... loss or damage is just as likely.

[DiD]

I go back to the original post -- this wasn't about losing 'stuff' or hankering back to the 'good ol days', it was about feeling safe. I think my son is getting through it, but for kids to constantly feel insecure or at risk, is a shame. And there is a rise in knife crime, which heightens the fear.

[fishbiscuits]

I know it's not about "losing stuff". I thought I explained, my theory is that carrying less valuables can make you feel less vulnerable. Perhaps it is only a psychological thing, but nevertheless it works for me.

[JohnL]

fishbiscuits Wrote:

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> I know it's not about "losing stuff". I thought I

> explained, my theory is that carrying less

> valuables can make you feel less vulnerable.

> Perhaps it is only a psychological thing, but

> nevertheless it works for me.

That's rather individual. I've actually thought of carrying the "fake wallet" etc, I certainly wouldn't wear a Rolex (I don't even wear a watch) - but I would carry an iPhone XS (I'm not prepared to sacrifice that).

At one time I'd have loved a small moped - but just wouldn't now.

[fishbiscuits]

100% right John, it's an individual choice.

[Take Note]

Really sorry to hear this. But this is not about a postcode - it happens everywhere because certain youths feel (know) they are untouchable, and having no police presence anywhere doesn't help at all.