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'Billy The Burglar' raising awareness of the Neighbourhood Watch Sceme
There are 10 million people involved in neighbourhood Watch Groups around the country, with 130 now operating in North Lincolnshire. However, there is still plenty of room for more.
Neighbourhood Watch groups are not all about twitching net curtains and nosey neighbours. Instead, groups keep an eye on the community and what goes on in the area – so much so that homes in neighbourhood watch areas area statistically less likely to be burgled.
Crosby East Neighbourhood Watch Group at Christmas
There are 10 good reasons to set up a neighbourhood watch group:
- Groups foster community spirit by encouraging householders to keep a look-out for each other
- It does reduce crime. According to the British Insurers' Association there is around a 1 in 25 chance of getting burgled in an average neighbourhood. But in a community covered by the Neighbourhood Watch scheme there is a 1 in 354 chance of being burgled
- Residents become more aware of what is going on and are more likely to take action
- It reduces the fear of crime, reassuring the more vulnerable members of the community
- It brings people of all ages together to make a real contribution to improving their community
- All groups are provided with crime prevention advice and materials, such as the nominated neighbour scheme
- It encourages residents to take action to make their home environment a better place to live, work and play
- It provides closer links with the police,, local authority and other partners
- Neighbourhood Watch groups means cheaper house insurance. On average, being a member of a group means a 5% discount on buildings and contents insurance
- Being a member of Neighbourhood Watch groups provides access to funding pots for improving community security and environment
If you area thinking of setting up a Neighbourhood Watch group, or want further information, visit the HANWAG website.
