How to Setup Neighbourhood Watch in Your Community

Communities should establish a local Neighbourhood Watch to improve safety, especially since police resources are depleted, and public confidence is low. Police forces throughout the UK support Neighbourhood Watch due to its effectiveness in combating crime and increasing community safety.

It is worth checking local crime statistics and seeing if elderly or vulnerable people are present in the area to determine if Neighbourhood Watch would be useful. Individuals can become members of the Neighbourhood Watch without establishing a local scheme. Members can register through OurWatch, join an existing scheme, or become a Local Scheme coordinator.

The steps to create a new scheme include defining a name and mapping the geographic area, among other details. Neighbourhood Watch reduces crime through crime prevention advice and guidance, neighbor support, and security building. Call 01273 475500 for free expert advice.

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