𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗸𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲 - 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗽𝗽 𝗹𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝘀𝗵𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗱
We’re proud to announce the launch of
Walksafe, a free personal safety mobile app designed to help residents and visitors feel safer while moving around the borough.
The launch has been supported by funding from the Kent Police and Crime Commissioner and WalkSafe is available to download now on iOS and Android.
• Real-time journey sharing
• National Safe Space map access
• Instant SOS alerts
The app will allow residents to plan safer routes and stay connected with trusted friends and family. In a practical sense, it means that before heading out, you’ll be able to share your route as well as an ETA with trusted contacts. If you don’t arrive on time, those contacts will receive automatic notifications so that others can check up on your whereabouts.
The SOS feature will instantly alert those on your trusted list with your live location in situations where a user may feel unsafe.
Other features include the ability to report local safety concerns, such as poor lighting or crowded areas, to help others stay informed. WalkSafe also uses up-to-date police crime statistics to highlight hotspots and guide safer travel decisions.
𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗲𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗶𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀
Residents are invited to attend either of the following public launch events to learn more about WalkSafe and get help setting up the app if needed.
County Square: 25 November, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Asda: 28 November, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
