Summer Safety: What Predators & Burglars Don’t Want You to Know
Crime doesn’t take a holiday. Violent assaults, burglaries, and predatory behaviour all rise during the summer - just when many people let their guard down.
In this quick tips episode, we reveal how everyday habits like open windows or holiday posts can make you a target - and what to do instead.
Episode 17 - Self Defence for Women Podcast
How Summer Crime Really Happens — and How to Stay Safe
Summer feels safer - but statistically, it isn’t. With longer days and lighter evenings, many women assume they're less at risk. But that’s exactly what predators, burglars, and opportunists count on.
In this episode of the Self Defence for Women podcast, Julie Waite (women’s safety advocate) and Dene Josham (former bodyguard to Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt, and Russell Crowe) uncover key summer behaviours that can increase your personal risk, and how to shift your habits to stay one step ahead.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
Why violent and sexual offences increase during the summer
The most common home and car security mistakes in hot weather
How social media habits unintentionally advertise your location
Mindset shifts that help you enjoy a safe and empowered summer.
Why This Episode Matters
Summer crime in the UK is real - and rising. According to ONS data, violent assaults increase by 14% during hotter weather, and burglary claims spike by 48% in July and August.
This episode helps you recognise what makes women more vulnerable during the summer months and how to make quick, meaningful changes that strengthen your awareness and security.
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