Neighbourhood Watch

Published: 03 October 2023

They're community initiatives owned and run by their members and supported, but not owned by the police.

They work by developing a close relationship between community members and the local police.

Neighbourhood Watch schemes can:

· cut crime and the opportunities for crime

· help and reassure those who live in the area

· encourage neighbourliness and closer communities

How to join a Watch scheme

Go to https://www.ourwatch.org.uk/ find out what groups are active in your area and to register to join.

You can also find and contact your local Neighbourhood Watch Association or Scheme Coordinator via the same website for:

· more information on how the scheme works

· the benefits of the scheme

· advice on running a scheme in your local area

Police Community Support Officer 17017

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