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Useful Contacts and Further Information
www.crimereduction.homeoffice.gov.uk
www.neighbourhoodwatch.net
www.rugbynhw.co.uk
www.safer-neighbourhoods.co.uk
www.warwickshire.police.uk
Telephone numbers:
Rugby Rural Central SNT 01788 853851
Rugby Police Station/Report an incident 01788 541111
Rugby Borough Council 01788 533533
What is Neighbourhood Watch?
It involves the Police, Community Safety departments of local authorities, other voluntary organisations and, above all, individuals and families who want to make their neighbourhoods better places to live.
It aims to help people protect themselves and their properties and to reduce the fear of crime by means of improved home security, greater vigilance, accurate reporting of suspicious incidents to the police and by fostering a community spirit.
Objectives of Neighbourhood Watch
* To prevent crime by improving security, increasing vigilance, creating and maintaining a caring community and reducing opportunities for crime by increasing crime prevention awareness.
* To assist the police in detecting crime by promoting effective communication and the prompt reporting of suspicious and criminal activity.
* To reduce undue fear of crime by providing accurate information about risks and by promoting a sense of security and community spirit, particularly amongst the more vulnerable members of the community.
* To improve police/community liaison by providing effective communications through systems such as the Neighbourhood Watch Ringmaster system, which warns co-ordinators of local crime trends which they can disseminate to their scheme members, and by members informing the police of incidents when they occur.
* To reduce undue fear of crime by providing accurate information about risks and by promoting a sense of security and community spirit, particularly amongst the more vulnerable members of the community.
* To improve police/community liaison by providing effective communications through systems such as the Neighbourhood Watch Ringmaster system, which warns co-ordinators of local crime trends which they can disseminate to their scheme members, and by members informing the police of incidents when they occur.
How do I set up a NHW Scheme?
Schemes can vary in size. A volunteer resident co-ordinator supervises the scheme and liases with the Police, they receive information and messages to keep them in touch with activities, and some have marker kits, alarms and other security items, which are available to members. It must be recognised that the scheme is a community initiative, which is supported by the police, not run by them, so success depends on what the members make of it.
The Police can't deal with the problems and issues arising from crime and anti-social behaviour alone; they need the help of the whole community. Neighbourhood Watch provides a way for local people to play an important part in addressing this balance and making their communities safer.
Who can help me set up a NHW in the RRC area?
If you would like to set up a NHW or are interested in finding out if any exist in your area, or just require further information then please contact your local PCSO.
The PCSO's that cover the Rugby Rural central area are:
PCSO Ken Wyer (Wolston)
PCSO Chris Fisher (Lawford)
PCSO Simon Thomas (Lawford)
PCSO Eleanor Batty (Earl Craven and Ryton)
PCSO Ken Wyer (Wolston)
PCSO Chris Fisher (Lawford)
PCSO Simon Thomas (Lawford)
PCSO Eleanor Batty (Earl Craven and Ryton)
