Safe Places – just look for the logo

Just look for the Safe Place logo on doors and windows of lots of Southampton businesses and services. These Safe Places include council buildings such as the Civic Centre and Gateway One Stop Shop, and from this month the Central Local Housing Office.

These places act as a temporary refuge for anyone who feels unsafe and they are part of Southampton’s Safe Places Network. If you feel unsafe while out and about in public, you can go inside anywhere where you see the Safe Places logo and staff will offer you support and help you to report a crime. You can also use the Safe Places App to locate your nearest Safe Place.

Vulnerable people can carry a Safe Places card to contain the names and contact numbers of relatives or friends, who can be called for help when they have reached a safe space.

For more details of the Safe Places network and how to obtain a Safe Places card please check online.

If you work for a business or service that would like to be part of the Safe Places Network, please get in touch to find out about how to join. Membership is free of charge, and we will send publicity and training materials to help assist staff members when providing support.

How to report a hate crime

If you have witnessed or are victim of a hate crime, here is what to do:

• In an emergency (if the attacker is still present, or you or anyone else is seriously hurt or in danger) always dial 999
• In a non-emergency call 101 or report it to Hampshire Constabulary online
• To make an anonymous report visit report-it or phone Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111
• Report it to your Local Housing Office
• Report to the Southampton and Hampshire Hate Crime Network using the Love Don’t Hate reporting app. To download the app, visit Google Play or the Apple App Store and search for 'Southampton Love Don't Hate'