We don't receive many complaints regarding safety in Singleton Park but that is not to say you shouldn't be careful.

When walking or cycling through Singleton Park (especially at night) please be aware of your surroundings and take appropriate crime prevention measures, if possible walk in groups, stick to well lit areas and ensure valuables aren't on display and are spread about your person (bag, jacket, pocket). You can use reasonable force in self defence yet it is usually better to shout loudly and run away. Personal alarms are available from the welfare officer on floor 3 of Union House. Non-emergency reports can be made to the police via the 101 telephone number and of course please dial 999 in an emergency. In the unlikely event that a crime does occur or your suspicions are raised please ensure you report this to the police so as to prevent the act reoccuring.

On a side note please also be aware when socialising on nights out, the same rules apply but please take particular care to guard your drink because unfortunately as is the same nationwide spiking can occur. 'Spikey' devices to ensure bottles can't be spiked are also available from the welfare officer and shall soon be available direct from our bars and venues. A campaign shall soon be launched with more information and resources such as drug detection tests to keep you safe regarding this issue as it is completely unacceptable and will be stamped out. As before if you believe you have been spiked it is important to report the incident to the police or a medical proffessional as soon as possible. Drink spiking is illegal and can carry a maximum sentence of 10 years imprisonment.

As said before the frequency of such incidents are extremely low but it always pays to take common sense precautions.
Stay safe, be aware but of course have fun.

Joel - your Student Union Welfare Officer.

welfareofficer@swansea-union.co.uk