Personal Safety
Sheffield is certainly NOT one of this country´s, nor the world´s most dangerous cities. However like almost any big city anywhere in the world, there are some problems relating to personal safety on the streets at night and with opportunist thefts. So, like anywhere else, it is sensible to take precautions and to avoid the type of situations in which crimes might occur.
- Get insurance. Nearly 12% of students in private accommodation experience a burglary.
- If you are returning home late a night, walk in a group or use public transport.
- Avoid using cash machines late at night.
- Use main routes and avoid short cuts.