Out and about

Find a safe place to play. Never play on roads, building sites, railway lines or in empty buildings. Lakes and rivers may look inviting but the water can be very deep and very cold.

You might love your new phone, iPod or MP3 player but so will thieves so don't flash them about in public or leave them in a car. Try not to draw attention to your valuables by leaving them unattended on a restaurant table or in your coat pocket. You might want to think about asking a parent or guardian to mark your phone with a special UV pen so the police can return it to you if it is stolen and recovered.

It's not a good idea to listen to music on your headphones when you're out and about because it might stop you noticing something important that's happening around you.

If you're going out let someone know where you are going and when you're likely to be home.

If you're walking somewhere, stick to routes you know well and steer clear of subways, badly lit areas, alleyways and anywhere you don't feel entirely safe. Trust your instincts.

Give the road your full attention especially when crossing. Where possible use a pedestrian crossing, look in every direction and avoid listening to music or talking or texting on your mobile phone. If you're with friends, look out for them too.

Never accept a lift with anyone, unless your parent or guardian has arranged it.