The Crime Prevention and Personal Safety Office are on hand to provide advice on safety matters such as online safety, avoiding frauds, spotting scams and keeping yourself and your belongings safe in London. You can also find information on who to contact in an emergency.
Information on staying safe in London and around campus.
Support and information on drink spiking
Drink spiking is a serious criminal offence which can sometimes coincide with incidents of sexual assault, harassment and/or misconduct.
As of 2025, spiking will carry its own legislation in a new separate law to increase the reporting of spiking, provide special training for hospitality staff and pose a stronger deterrent to violence against women and girls.
Please read our article 'Staying safe against drink spiking: Support and information' to learn about the definitions, symptoms, legislation and consequences of drink spiking. This article also explains the support available for victims of spiking at UCL and with our external partners.