4selfdefence Crime is real
Self defence is not only about kicking or punching, it
is about making you safe by taking security measures that will reduce the risk of crime to you, your family
and friends.
Reducing the risk of crime is possible. Usually when a crime has been committed it is because of
a lack of security measures put into place by a company or individual. Crime can also occur as a result of
individuals not following the proper security measures. To protect
people property and asset you should conduct a risk assessment of your activities.
4selfdefence recognises that regardless of the security measures put in place crime can happen
and may create injury, death, loss of valuables or money. If you are a victim of crime it is important that you
report incidents to the police and know where to go to for help.
4selfdefence will provide information, products and training that can reduce the risk of crime
in the following areas of your life: Home, work, on the streets and traveling by car or public transport.
4selfdefence recognises an individual’s right to live life as they want however when you make
decisions you must consider the impact of those decisions on your health and safety and the health and safety of
others.
Crime’s that we must consider protecting ourselves from should include theft, robbery, armed
robbery, stealing, assault, rape and domestic violence.
Recorded incidents of selected offences in the All of NSW
State
Annual totals and 24 month trend from October 2007 to
September 2009
|
Offence
|
Oct 2007 to Sep 2008 |
Oct 2008 to Sep 2009 |
| Assault - domestic violence related |
25384 |
26042 |
| Assault - non-domestic violence related |
42351 |
40463 |
| Indecent assault, act of indecency and other sexual
offences |
5043 |
5505 |
| Robbery without a weapon |
4501 |
3904 |
| Robbery with a firearm |
402 |
453 |
| Robbery with a weapon not a firearm |
1888 |
1686 |
| Break and enter - dwelling |
44802 |
42068 |
| Motor vehicle theft |
25059 |
22730 |
| Steal from motor vehicle |
60865 |
47773 |
| Steal from retail store |
19318 |
20440 |
| Steal from dwelling |
21351 |
21013 |
| Steal from person |
10662 |
9825 |
Summary: Crime is very real. It presents the need for an active awareness program to be
put in place to reduce the risk of being attacked or robbed.
When a business or individual is attacked through no fault of their own, they need to be prepared to lose
valuables such as money, materials and other items rather than risk injury or death to any person. Businesses
and individuals should have comprehensive and various monetary insurance in place to cover loss of
money and valuables.
Companies and individuals should also consider regular training in areas such as security awareness, armed robbery
awareness, conflict management, fitness, first aid and self defence.
If a company or an individual is a victim of crime, you should have procedures in place
for reporting the crime. You should also have appropriate counselling opportunities in place.
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