Property theft at gyms

Follow these crime prevention tips to keep your property safe while you are at the gym.

Keep your property safe when at the gym

There are steps you can take to protect your property from being stolen while you are at the gym.

Be aware of your surroundings

Pay attention to who is around you.

• Ensure no one follows you into the gym without a valid pass.
• Tell anybody requesting to enter the gym to speak to management.
• If you see suspicious behaviour, let the gym staff know. If it’s an emergency call 000.

Secure your personal possessions

Keep your items safe and secure at all times.

• Keep your valuable items (keys, phone and wallet) in a secure locker, or in your close possession.
• Do not use unlockable storage cubes, shelves, or cupboards.
• Do not have your name, address or registration details on any personal items.

Park in a well-lit and secure area

If you drive to the gym, ensure your car is parked safely:

• Use the parking provided by the gym whenever possible.
• Park as close as you can to the main entry and/or in view of CCTV.

For more tips on how to keep your car safe when parked, visit Motor vehicle theft.

What to do if your property has been stolen

If your items have been stolen, keep yourself safe and do not confront the thief. Your safety is more important than your belongings.

• If your wallet is stolen, contact your bank to cancel your cards.
• If your mobile device gets stolen, contact your service provider.
• If your car is stolen, make a police report and call your insurance company. For more details on reporting stolen vehicles visit Motor vehicle theft.

Report a theft

For emergencies, to report a crime in progress, or for immediate police attendance, call Triple Zero (000).

For non-emergencies, call the Police Assistance Line on 131 444 or report online at Police Assistance Line and Online Reporting.

You can report anonymously to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.