Get Involved With Neighbourhood Watch

Contrary to what some people might think, Neighbourhood Watch isn’t about ‘curtain twitching’. It’s about looking out for one another and learning how to protect ourselves against crime.

It can help to reduce crime, reassure more vulnerable residents and also encourage neighbourliness and closer communities. Best of all, it’s free to set up your own scheme. You can learn more about Neighbourhood Watch on their national website www.neighbourhoodwatch.net

At Stoney Stanton Road police station, there is a community partnerships officer who looks after our Watch schemes, giving advice and support to the members. You can contact Barbara Cresswell on 024 7653 9887 to find out how to get started. The new schemes receive free starter packs, help with initial meetings, personal safety tools for their members and invitations to community events and annual conferences.

In the longer term, Neighbourhood Watch coordinators receive regular police updates for their members about crime in their area, including information about burglars and bogus traders who may be targeting vulnerable homes. Becoming a member could also mean cheaper household insurance for you (subject to the terms and conditions of the individual’s insurance policy).

The community partnerships officer also manages local Business Watch, Canal Watch, Allotment Watch and Dog Watch schemes in this area. So why not give her a call today on 024 7653 9887 and find out how to get involved?