Darker Nights Campaign🎉 Good Nights Out Start with Getting Home Safe.

🎉 Good Nights Out Start with Getting Home Safe.

👮‍♂️ Derbyshire Neighbourhood Watch are working with Derbyshire Constabulary to keep you safe this party season.

The festive season is here — nights out, big celebrations, and time with friends. But longer nights, busy venues, and too many drinks can bring risks.

This guide gives you the smartest ways to enjoy your night and get home safely.

Because a great night out should end with you back where you belong.

What You Need to Know

🍹 Watch for Spiking

• Spiking isn’t always obvious — many substances have no taste, smell, or colour.
• If you suddenly feel strange (confused, dizzy, sick, unusually drunk, loss of control), tell bar staff, a trusted friend, or security straight away.
• Don’t try to leave alone — get someone you trust to stay with you until help arrives.

🥂 Keep Your Drink Close

• Never leave your drink unattended — keep it with you at all times.
• Watch it being poured if someone buys it for you.
• Don’t accept open drinks from strangers.
• Think about using a drink cover — small, discreet, and an extra layer of safety.

🙋 Ask For Angela

• If you feel unsafe, vulnerable, or uncomfortable, head to the bar and “Ask for Angela.”
• Staff will discreetly help you — from calling a taxi to getting security involved.

🚖 Safe Taxis Only

• Use licensed taxis or trusted apps.
• Check the driver’s ID and reg plate before you get in.
• Share your trip details with a friend.

Party Smarts

👯 Be a Good Friend

• Don’t leave mates behind — go out together, leave together.
• If someone’s had too much, help them get home safely.
• A good night out means looking after each other.

🌃 Getting Home Safely

• Stick to well-lit, busy routes when walking.
• Use trusted ride apps like Uber or Bolt — many now let you share your live journey with friends or family.
• Turn on location sharing in WhatsApp, iMessage, or your safety app so someone knows you’re on the move.

📱 Protect Your Stuff

• Keep valuables zipped up and out of sight.
• Don’t wave your phone around in the street.

Derbyshire Safety Support

👮 Police Support at Night

• Extra patrols around bars and clubs.
• Venues trained to spot and respond to spiking.
• Door staff ready to act if you feel unsafe.

🗺️ StreetSafe Tool

• Report places where you feel unsafe via StreetSafe on Derbyshire Constabulary’s website.
• Anonymously highlight issues like poor lighting or unsafe areas.

📲 Apps to Help You Out

• Hollie Guard or bSafe — personal safety apps that share your location.
• WhatsApp and ride-share apps also allow you to share your journey live.

🚨 If You Need Help

• In an emergency, call 999.
• For non-urgent issues, call 101 or use Live Chat on the police website.

🌟 Good Nights Out Start with Getting Home Safe.
Enjoy the party season — stay smart, stay safe, and look out for each other.