Glasgow is the worst place to be if you want to hang on to your mobile, according to new research out today. Belfast and Liverpool come a close second and third.

The newly released CPP figures show we are most vulnerable to thieves while enjoying a pint in the pub with our friends, surrounded by people. A massive 22% of victims reported having their mobiles stolen in a bar compared to just 9% who said their phones were taken while they were in the high street.

The majority of thieves strike in the early evening and the most popular times of year for stealing mobiles are the first two weeks of May and the last two weeks of July.

But although half of mobile theft victims simply feel annoyed that they didn't look after their phones better, we are becoming more vigilant. Almost half of those who have had their mobiles stolen reported the incident within the hour.

And there are ways we can protect ourselves. Nearly all phones are fitted with security codes which once activated prevent any SIM cards except yours working on your handset. You can also register your mobile with Immobilise.com increasing the likelihood of it being returned to you. Most important of all, be aware of who is close to you if you are making a call in public and use your phone's vibrate facility so you can decide whether it is safe or not before answering it.

For more information on how to protect their phone visit www.cpp.co.uk Here are the CPP's top tips to help you keep your mobile safe:
1.Note down your IMEI number - printed on the inside of your handset's battery case - if your phone goes missing your service provider can use this number to blacklist your phone.
2.Log an ICE number - Store the name and number of someone who should be contacted in case of emergency in your phone book, adding the letters ICE in front of their name.
3.If your phone has a security code, remember to activate it. This means only your SIM card will work on your handset.
4.Be aware of who's close to you if you need to make a call in public.
5.Use your phone's vibrate facility if it has one, so you can decide whether it's safe before answering a call.
6.To help avoid abusive or bullying mobile calls or messages avoid giving out phone numbers to anyone other than close friends and family.
7.Try to keep your phone as close to you as you would your iPod or keys. It only takes a moment to be swiped by an opportunist.
Register your handset on the National Mobile Phone Register (www.immobilise.com). It increases the likelihood of lost and stolen phones being retuned to you. TOP 10 CITIES FOR MOBILE PHONE THEFT
1.Glasgow (31 per cent)
2.Belfast (29 per cent)
3.Liverpool (29 per cent)
4.Chelmsford (25 per cent)
5.London (24 per cent)
6.Bristol (23 per cent)
7.Manchester (21 per cent)
8.Leeds (21 per cent)
9.Sheffield (19 per cent)
10.Cambridge (19 per cent)

LIKELIEST LOCATION FOR THEFT
1.Pub (22 per cent)
2.Club (15 per cent)
3.At work (10 per cent)
4.High street (9 per cent)
5.The home (9 per cent)
6.Bus (7 per cent)
7.Car (4 per cent)
8.Supermarket (3 per cent)
9.Train (3 per cent)
On holiday abroad/ Shop (3 per cent)