Originally Posted by Gayle (Post 429444)

Whenever I'm anywhere that I feel less than comfortable I always sling my bag or my camera round my neck and one arm, not just over my shoulder. Might look a bit daft but it's worth it.

Also, always told that muggers look for victims who look like victims. Walk tall and proud and you're less likely to be attacked.

Originally Posted by shillelagh (Post 430470)

I was always told to walk in the middle of the path that way then if anyone tried to drag me in a door way well first off they dont know what theyre getting but also that there was always a chance i could get away and dont walk to close to the kerb because you never know when a bike will be going past.

Originally Posted by katex (Post 429347)

Yeh, Lampman hope they get the xxxxxxx (insert your own word).

Once coming out of Brixton tube, was a little disorientated as usually drove to this particular customer, asked a policewoman whether left or right (can walk miles if you set off in the wrong direction). Had my bag slung over my shoulder, she warned me of the frequent muggings in the area and advised me to tuck it under me armpits close to my chest .. don't know whether this helps, but suppose better than swinging from your shoulder.