Most people don't expect to be assaulted, however, in reality assaults happen every single day around the world to people who don't expect it. The trick in reducing your chances of being assaulted is to protect yourself.
If you happen to look at the stats, assaults alone in the U. S. are scary. In 2004, there was over 95, 000 rapes with the largest percentage in the Northeast and the highest percentage in July. In 2004, there was about 400, 000 robberies with the highest percentage (38%) in the South. 42 percent of robberies were on public streets while 14% ended up in residences. In 2004, there was about 850, 000 aggravated assaults where pistols were used 19. 3% of the time. Knives or cutting instruments were used 18. 6%, other weapons (blunt items, clubs) were used 35. 6% and personal weapons (hands, fist, feet) were used 26. 6% of the time.
Each year there are about 38, 000 carjackings where 74% of victims faced a weapon. 63% of car jacking happens within five miles of the victim's home, with 17% happening at or near their home. Sometime carjackings will occur in driveways and only 4% occur over 50 miles from the victim's home.
To protect yourself of street crimes, there are few things you can do to protect your self. Some are obvious but most times people get comfortable and become relaxed with protecting themselves.
Whenever leaving your house, you ought to always be sure all doors and windows are secured. Watch for any loiterers in your neighborhood. Never ever carry a large sum of money. Whenever possible, travel with another individual, especially when after dark. At night time travel in a well lighted and well traveled streets. By no means ever hitchhike or accept car rides from strangers. Be wary of people approaching you asking questions; always keep a safe distance. Should you feel someone is following you, go the nearest occupied building and ask for help. If you are conforted in a dangerous situation, yell "FIRE! FIRE" as opposed to help. Shouting fire normally gets people attention quicker.
Another option to protect yourself, is to keep a weapon in the home or carry a weapon such as a gun or a Taser m26c. You may also carry something easier to obtain such as a pepper or mace spray.
Protecting yourself is about always paying attention to your surrounding. You shouldn't walk around being paranoid, but you must always be aware what's around you and be ready to take action.
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