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Staying safe

London is a very safe city, but there are a number of simple steps you can take to ensure that you stay safe. The articles below provide some essential advice.

Emergency UCL Security support

Call +44 (0)20 7679 2222 or extension 222 from a UCL landline.

Please call this number if you witness or experience a crime or security concern on campus.

Non-emergency UCL Security support

Call +44 (​​​​​​0)20 7679 2108 or extension 32108 from a UCL landline.

Please call this number to speak to the Crime Prevention and Personal Safety Adviser for follow-up support from UCL if you have witnessed or experienced a crime, or for all other security enquiries.

Emergency services

If you witness or experience an emergency, such as a crime, a fire, a serious accident or a medical emergency, you should phone the numbers below.

  • On campus - call +44 (0)20 7679 2222 or extension 222 from a UCL landline. UCL Security will contact the emergency services on your behalf.
  • Off campus - call 999 and ask for the appropriate service (police, ambulance, fire brigade).
  • Police non-emergency number - call 101. This number can be used to report crimes that do not need an emergency response, such as a bike theft.
  • NHS non-emergency number - call 111 or use the 111 Online service. This number can be used if you experience a medical problem that you do not feel is an emergency, or if you are unsure where to access the correct health care support. 

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You can find much more information on this subject in the 'Staying safe' section of this website.

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