A new analysis has mapped the UK's safest and least safe areas to live in the event of a national crisis or catastrophe, highlighting locations near military sites as among the most dangerous.
The map was created following the UK Government's 'Be Ready' guidance, which urged Brits to prepare an emergency kit containing items such as non-perishable food, bottled water, and wind-up radios. While the map covers various types of disasters, the poor ratings for areas near military sites suggest these towns and cities could be especially vulnerable in a major conflict.
Analysis Based on Ukrainian Conflict
Serhii Kashevko, a 30-year-old Ukrainian tech entrepreneur who carried out the analysis, found that Fermanagh and Omagh in southwest Northern Ireland is the safest area due to its remoteness, agricultural land, and lack of military bases. England's safest place, according to the data, is Thanet in Kent.
Speaking to the Independent, Kashevko explained: "I looked at the effects of Russian attacks on Ukraine. One of the factors I used to assess areas was how populated they are ... something I understood with how much more damage Russian attacks do in crowded areas of Ukraine."
The 10 Safest and Most Dangerous Areas
The analysis identified Gosport as the UK's most dangerous location, with 15 military or nuclear sites within a 19-mile radius.
The 10 safest areas are: Fermanagh and Omagh, Derry City and Strabane, Causeway Coast and Glens, Newry, Mourne and Down, Shetland Islands, Mid Ulster, Gwynedd, Armagh City, Orkney Islands, and Thanet.
The 10 most dangerous areas are: Gosport, Portsmouth, Westminster, Cheltenham, Rushmoor, City of London, Southwark, Plymouth, Islington, and Hammersmith and Fulham.
