Neighbourhood Watch aims to build safer, stronger and more resilient communities.
Neighbourhood Watch is about people getting together with their neighbours to take action to reduce crime.
They're community initiatives owned and run by their members which are supported by the police but not owned by them, although we sometimes run them.
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
Many schemes start very small and then grow once residents see what it’s all about. Some groups have regular meetings whereas others just chat to neighbours to alert them of any issues. Some groups are embracing developments in technology and manage Facebook and Twitter(X) accounts sharing information online. Other groups create newsletters to let their members know about area issues, whereas as some communicate to their members via email.
