Lock your doors. Everyone wants to believe theirs is a safe community. But crimes like door push-ins or break-ins happen in every community.

Stick to well-lit areas. The dark can hide people and ill intentions. Try to run as many errands or tasks during daylight hours as possible. When you must go out at night, walk or park in well-lit areas.

Move to a public place. If you think you are being followed, either on foot or in the car, go to a public place or a police station.

Don't overshare on social media. People have a tendency to throw caution to the wind on social media, revealing personal details they likely wouldn't share in other settings. Posting you are out of the house or away on vacation is an invitation for trouble.

Watch your drink. Never leave a drink unattended in a public restaurant or bar, as something can be slipped into it. Similarly, don't accept a drink you that didn't see being poured.