What can Neighbourhood Watch schemes do?
• They target the problems of crime and take action to prevent them. In consultation with the local police they find out from local people what crimes affect and worry them and focus on those specific problems. • Most crime is opportunistic, when a car or house is left unlocked or obviously vulnerable. There is enormous scope for reducing opportunities for criminals, by informing and encouraging people to take security action to beat the criminal. • In the past Neighbourhood Watch activity has focused on the immediate vicinity of homes. However, the schemes are now broadening their range of work to tackle local problems such as vandalism, graffiti and anti-social behaviour. • You can take action such as fitting more secure door and window locks in vulnerable homes, or lobby your local authority to improve street lighting, or increase the security of a problem communal entrance. Why not join your Neighbourhood Watch scheme which covers all Service Families Accommodation at RAF Brize Nor
