JL ! Posted August 6, 2010 Report Share Posted August 6, 2010 Hey all I am temporarily moving to care for a family member in a very rough area where there are asian gangs around who will just mug/rob things and people . i have been robbed before and i have no confidence towards these gangs anymore . The police are patroling after 8pm but there is never enough to enforce anthing to the mass number of asians . I lock up my commuter bike in a shed with a motorbike lock which is pretty safe but i always seem to find myself speeding up and going as fast as i can just to keep safe from them , i have seem people get kicked off their bikes , i just seem to think its inevitable that it will happen to me whilst im staying there , do you have any advice to help me stay safe? Also as there is a corner shop about 800yards down from where i will be staying , i will have to walk there to go and get the shopping as i cant really leave my nan for too long as she needs my help , i am scared to go out incase i get mugged or stabbed , how can i be safe guys ? Thanks alot David. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad1995 Posted August 6, 2010 Report Share Posted August 6, 2010 I suppose you could just walk past them casually and not look at them to attract any attention towards you. Also you could carry a small pen knife just incase you may ever need it ! Better to be safe than sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt.price Posted August 6, 2010 Report Share Posted August 6, 2010 . Also you could carry a small pen knife just incase you may ever need it ! Better to be safe than sorry. somehow i just dont think thats the best idea ive ever heard. basicly dont atract any attention to yourself and try to avoid them ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD™ Posted August 6, 2010 Report Share Posted August 6, 2010 Order from Tesco online. Never leave the house. Or man up, act normal and assume you'll be fine. You can't live in fear, that's no sort of life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.Wood Posted August 6, 2010 Report Share Posted August 6, 2010 Cant really help but sounds like you're doing a pretty honourable thing. Whereabouts are you moving? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted August 6, 2010 Report Share Posted August 6, 2010 Penknife? You're joking yeah? Lol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trials owns Posted August 6, 2010 Report Share Posted August 6, 2010 the chances are if you threat them with a pen knife if they are offending u, they will pull something much bigger out and the situation will get sticky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skoze Posted August 6, 2010 Report Share Posted August 6, 2010 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGco9JAaLjU Seriously though, just man up, If you come across as confident and just act normally you'll be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the Posted August 6, 2010 Report Share Posted August 6, 2010 I'm guessing none of you have lived in Peckham.... you pull a knife, they pull a gun. It's ridiculous. Convince your Nan to move in with you!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt.price Posted August 6, 2010 Report Share Posted August 6, 2010 Or man up,. errrrm . ah gang of asian thugs and you tell him to man up , really helpful. Convince your Nan to move in with you!! best idea. move to the countryside or you have to worry about there is the sheep ! or a safe neighbour hood will do fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the Posted August 6, 2010 Report Share Posted August 6, 2010 best idea. move to the countryside or you have to worry about there is the sheep ! or a safe neighbour hood will do fine. We've all seen Hot Fuzz... everyone and their Mum's are packing heat in the country side... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt.price Posted August 6, 2010 Report Share Posted August 6, 2010 We've all seen Hot Fuzz... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD™ Posted August 6, 2010 Report Share Posted August 6, 2010 errrrm . ah gang of asian thugs and you tell him to man up , really helpful. Yea, as in man up because it doesn't happen to everyone. It mainly happens to the people who look like easy targets. Come back when you've got more life experience than the 13 year old that you are. I've got 10 more years of staying alive experience than you, so I'm pretty good at it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the Posted August 6, 2010 Report Share Posted August 6, 2010 Come back when you've got more life experience than the 13 year old that you are. I've got 10 more years of staying alive experience than you, so I'm pretty good at it bazinga Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukasMcNeal Posted August 6, 2010 Report Share Posted August 6, 2010 Come back when you've got more life experience than the 13 year old that you are. I've got 10 more years of staying alive experience than you, so I'm pretty good at it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie_Trials Posted August 6, 2010 Report Share Posted August 6, 2010 (edited) Well for a start make sure they cant mug you, if it really is that bad carry your phone in your sock. If you don't have anything on you they'll probably leave you alone. As far as protecting yourself, try avoid them when you can. EDIT: If they're that type of person who's like "where you from blud", it might be best to explain the situation you're in. Edited August 6, 2010 by Jamie_Trials Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt.price Posted August 6, 2010 Report Share Posted August 6, 2010 (edited) Yea, as in man up because it doesn't happen to everyone. It mainly happens to the people who look like easy targets. yeah , but it does happen to some people.. so just avoid them if you can ! simples/ anyway ease up dude. i was joking. Edited August 6, 2010 by matt.price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the Posted August 6, 2010 Report Share Posted August 6, 2010 (edited) EDIT: If they're that type of person who's like "where you from blud", it might be best to explain the situation you're in. "Where are you from blud?!" Uhm well not from here, I'm looking after my nan- "Pussy'ole gimme your f@#!ing phone now or I'll shank you, yagetme" Seriously... Lived in this area for 18 years... seen the lot. They have no regard for anything or anyone. I completely 100% understand JL's concerns/fears. Edited August 6, 2010 by the Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD™ Posted August 6, 2010 Report Share Posted August 6, 2010 yeah , but it does happen to some people.. so just avoid them if you can ! simples/ anyway ease up dude. i was joking. Just a little piece of advice. 1. You haven't got any experience of 'gangs' or anything. 2. If a 'gang' sees you avoiding them they will just think about why you might be doing so - thinking maybe you've got something expensive on you. Walk past them without acknowledging them but without looking scared and you're fine more than 99% of the time. It's advice, I don't need to ease up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt.price Posted August 6, 2010 Report Share Posted August 6, 2010 Just a little piece of advice. 1. You haven't got any experience of 'gangs' or anything. 2. If a 'gang' sees you avoiding them they will just think about why you might be doing so - thinking maybe you've got something expensive on you. Walk past them without acknowledging them but without looking scared and you're fine more than 99% of the time. It's advice, I don't need to ease up. i dont mean . walk near them and turn around . i mean try not to got through any typical areas where gangs are based unless you have to. and thanks for the advice anyways..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JL ! Posted August 6, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2010 Thanks guys , Well im used to Hayling Island which is probably the safest island going to be honest , i have to travel around a 100 miles to get to my nan , she lives near Birmingham i think the place where she lives is sparkhill . She lives in a small block of flats that most of these thugs are in most days so i just have to 'thread the needle' and time it right , i dont look asif i am a target i dont think i do anyway . The sock idea is very good thank you i shall be using that now I am 6ft 4 and i look pretty intimidating sometimes but these asian gngs are pretty much fearless in my terms and i think its a case of power in numbers too i will see how it goes next week anyway guys Thanks a lot for your input so far , David. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie_Trials Posted August 6, 2010 Report Share Posted August 6, 2010 if it really is that bad carry your phone in your sock. "Where are you from blud?!" Uhm well not from here, I'm looking after my nan- "Pussy'ole gimme your f@#!ing phone now or I'll shank you, yagetme" Seriously... Lived in this area for 18 years... seen the lot. They have no regard for anything or anyone. I completely 100% understand JL's concerns/fears. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the Posted August 6, 2010 Report Share Posted August 6, 2010 Thanks guys , Well im used to Hayling Island which is probably the safest island going to be honest , i have to travel around a 100 miles to get to my nan , she lives near Birmingham i think the place where she lives is sparkhill . She lives in a small block of flats that most of these thugs are in most days so i just have to 'thread the needle' and time it right , i dont look asif i am a target i dont think i do anyway . The sock idea is very good thank you i shall be using that now I am 6ft 4 and i look pretty intimidating sometimes but these asian gngs are pretty much fearless in my terms and i think its a case of power in numbers too i will see how it goes next week anyway guys Thanks a lot for your input so far , David. To be honest mate, if you're worried about your bike being stolen then don't take it with you! How long are you staying there for? Won't be the end of the world to just keep it safe at home for a week or so! If you're 6'4 you're less of a target. Keep yourself to yourself and try and stick to a positive mental attitude - but at the same time be vigilant and don't be drawn into a confrontation because one on one you stand a chance, but these kids never play by those rules. Before you know it you'll be in over your head and it's really not worth it. What's more important, swallowing your pride, keeping your face and looking after your Nan - or standing up to them and potentially ending up very hurt, or worse. Good luck, make a topic when you're back so we know you haven't been shot or something haha! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyseemonkeydo Posted August 6, 2010 Report Share Posted August 6, 2010 i have been robbed before and i have no confidence towards these gangs anymore . Good to know you used to respekt their gangsta ways. I've always gone with JD's advice- I tend not to acknowledge people that look like trouble and just carry on without thinking twice. Provided you don't give them evils or owt they should have no reason to hassle you. Probably best not to be talking on your iPhone when you go past either I'd say . And yeah, carrying a penknife is a f**king stupid idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.Wood Posted August 6, 2010 Report Share Posted August 6, 2010 i mean try not to got through any typical areas where gangs are based unless you have to. Not to be a dick but if you're from Shropshire I doubt you'll have too much to worry about when it comes to gangs. I know the Telford massive can be intimidating but they're too thick to work out how to use a phone let alone steal one from you. Anyways, sounds as though the area matey is living in IS an area where gangs are based. So he HAS to be there everyday, no way of avoiding it. I guess carry as little on you as possible (maybe a tenner to give to them - Some wont stop until they have something of yours. Better for it to be a tenner than your teeths) and as JD says just act as if they're normal people. Dont be scared of them and the most important thing is dont bring attention to yourself. If you have an ipod, swap out the white earphones for bog standard black ones, and keep it hidden. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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