Should i take my iPhone to reading festival?

I really would like to take loads of pictures with my phone because that is all i ever take pictures with but loads of people tell me it will probably get stolen or damaged? How else would i take photos? Taking an old phone would solve the communication problem but not the photo problem, taking a digital camera is just as risky as taking an iPhone, and i won't be able to take too many good photos on a disposable camera? What should i do:/

I would take your camera, the iphone is 700$, the camera can easily be replaced. Also bring the old phone for communication

I would take the iPhone and go swimming with it.

Take your iPhone and just be very careful with it. Keep it in a zipped pocket and don't flash it about too much.
However, it's unlikely you will get any decent shots so don't be disappointed.

IPhones are no longer the ultimate "must-have" gadget. Everyone and their grandmother has one. No more likely to be stolen than your wallet.
Take care of it like you do your money. Keep it in a secure pocket and don't flash it about.

What kind of reading festival are you going to that you have to worry about the crime rate?
Anyway, take your phone, be careful like others have noted and you'll be fine.