By Katy Ronkin

London is a remarkable city and regarded as a global centre for both culture and commerce. Long may this continue.

Sadly, it also attracts crime. There are today entirely too many cases of people being mugged, assaulted or being made to face some form of sporadic aggression. Fortunately, there are ways to dramatically reduce your chances of being the next victim.

Along with my work in the security and investigations field, I’ve spent years working with companies, families, and high-profile figures, helping them recognise threats and improve their ability to avoid them. It can cause a great deal of stress and grief for both victims of crimes and their loved ones when an incident occurs.

The first step to enhance your safety is to acknowledge that threats are around. Then, by knowing what they are and understanding how street crime perpetrators operate, you can take measures to maintain a low profile and read the road ahead.

For example, some phone thieves will use speed and a decisive swoop (usually on a bike) to snatch a phone out of a hand. The victim is left shocked because they underestimated just how fast the grab takes place. This, therefore, is tip two: don't underestimate the capabilities........

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