Woodingdean NBHW

Neighbourhood Watch began life in the UK over 30 years ago in response to rising crime, but today, as times change, covers all aspects of keeping safe. The main aims of Neighbourhood Watch are to prevent crimes, reduce the fear of crime and improve community safety. This includes promoting good citizenship and greater public awareness through Neighbourhood Watch groups, increasing public participa

tion in the prevention and detection of crime, reducing the fear of crime, improving Police / community liaison and increasing public / community safety. The modern computer-based Neighbourhood Watch is about making sure that no one has to feel afraid, vulnerable or isolated in the place where they live. It’s about people looking out for each other, crossing barriers of age, race, class and background to create strong cohesive communities that benefit everyone, without prejudice or discrimination. Neighbourhood Watch acts as the eyes and ears of the community. As a result it has been shown that Neighbourhood Watch areas are far less likely to be targeted by criminals. We are a not-for-profit organisation, non-party in politics, and operate an equal opportunities and non-discriminatory policy. Anybody can join, regardless of their background.