Neighbourhood Watch

Guidance on establishing and running an effective Neighbourhood Watch scheme. Articles explain coordinator responsibilities, funding options and addressing residents' safety concerns.

Developing Your Neighbourhood Watch

Help your neighbourhood watch grow stronger by connecting with other groups and sharing what works best.

Funding Your Neighbourhood Watch

Find practical ways to raise money for your Neighbourhood Watch through community fundraising ideas like garage sales.

Setting Up a Neighbourhood Watch

Get your community together to start a Neighbourhood Watch scheme and help reduce crime in your area.

Tackling Fear of Crime in Your Community

Fear of crime affects UK neighbourhoods more than actual crime rates, especially in inner cities dealing with gang violence and youth safety concerns.

The Role of the Coordinator

A neighbourhood watch coordinator recruits volunteers, trains them to spot suspicious activity, and acts as the main link between the community and police.

What Does a Neighbourhood Watch do?

Neighbourhood Watch volunteers work with police and local authorities to reduce crime in their communities, but they're not vigilantes.