A Neighbourhood Watch creates a partnership between the local community, the police and the local authority.
Neighbourhood Watch started in the UK in 1982. There are now 170,000 schemes running throughout the UK covering six million households, which makes Neighbourhood Watch the largest voluntary movement in the country.
What can Neighbourhood Watch schemes do? 
They can target local crime problems and take action to prevent them. In consultation with the police they find out from residents which crimes affect them and focus on them.
Most crime is opportunist, committed on the spur of the moment, or when a car or house is left unlocked. This means there is enormous scope for reducing chances for criminals.
Want to know more?
Click here to learn more about the scheme, and then, if you would like to enjoy the benefits of being a member, contact your safer neighbourhood team on 01302 385339. They'll help you.