Hong Kong is generally a safe city but the risk of you becoming the victim of crime does exist. This risk can be greatly reduced by taking some simple, sensible precautions.
At home
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Make sure your home is secure (see also the advice on domestic security).
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Use a mobile telephone or a second telephone line for added security.
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Draw your curtains after dark. If you notice any suspicious characters outside, dial 999.
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If you see signs of a break-in at your home, don't go in. Call the police.
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Don't give any information when answering the telephone. If a stranger calls, don't say you are alone.
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Don't say you are out on an answering machine message.
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If you receive a threatening, annoying or obscene telephone call, hang up without speaking or reacting at all. If the calls continue, inform the police.
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If you are selling your home or letting out a room, don't show people around on your own.
On public transport
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Sit next to the driver if the bus is empty.
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Keep valuable items such as mobile phones or music players out of sight or safely secured.
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Don't sleep while travelling.
Driving alone
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Keep to main roads where possible.
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Keep valuables out of sight.
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Check your car before getting out.
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Lock your car after getting in or out.
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Park in well-lit areas.
Walking alone
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Be alert, keep to well-lit areas.
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Don't walk at night if possible.
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Walk facing oncoming traffic and away from alleys and doorways.
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Don't enter a lift with strangers. If threatened, scream and run away.
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Cover up expensive jewellery and avoid carrying large sums of cash.
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