Rape Alarms and Personal Attack Alarms
A rape alarm, also called a personal attack alarm or personal safety alarm, is a small device that makes a very loud siren and flashes a bright light the moment you pull the pin. It is designed to startle, draw attention and help people nearby find you.
Why carry one
In England and Wales, 1 in 4 women have experienced sexual assault as an adult (ONS, year ending March 2025). Pepper spray is illegal to carry in the UK. A personal alarm is legal, needs no training and works in a second.
What to look for in a rape alarm
- Loudness: 120dB is the usual minimum. 130dB+ carries down a street.
- Light: a strobe helps people see where you are and can disorientate.
- Easy to trigger: a pull pin works under stress, with gloves on, in the dark.
- Power: rechargeable saves hunting for batteries; check the standby time.
- Carry: a keychain that will not snap, so it is on your keys, not in the bottom of a bag.
The Ashley Alarm 2
- 130dB+ siren and 200-lumen flashing strobe
- Pull the pin to start, push it back in to stop
- USB rechargeable: up to 1 year on standby, 60+ minutes of continuous alarm
- Solid metal, silver-plated keychain for keys or a bag
- Rated 4.7/5 from 2,000+ reviews, carried by 130,000+ women
- Designed and owned in the UK. 2-year warranty and 30-day returns
How to use it
Keep it on your keys or bag strap, where your hand already goes. If you feel unsafe, pull the pin, move towards people and light, and call 999 if you are in danger. Push the pin back in once you are safe.
Common questions
Is it legal to carry a rape alarm in the UK? Yes. Personal alarms are legal to carry anywhere in the UK, with no licence needed.
Does it call the police? No. It has no app and no subscription. Its job is noise and light to draw attention.
How do I test it quietly? Hold your thumb over the speaker, pull the pin for a second and push it back in.
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