Case studies
Short of actually meeting the people involved, there’s probably no better way to understand the potential of Neighbourhood Watch than reading these inspiring examples of best practice. If you’re looking for ideas to help your own community, there’s always something to learn from past successes.
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A new kind of Watch in Derbyshire
A successful expansion of Neighbourhood Watch into the canals and waterways of east Derbyshire, achieved through...
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A ‘young’ Watch in Streetly
This community oriented group has found numerous innovative ways to engage the young and has been recognised as a...
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Being mobile in Valleys and Vale
The first Neighbourhood Watch Association in the country, formed to help communication between coordinators, it is...
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Branching out in Nottingham
In a high crime area, this group has successfully involved hard-to-reach residents, including young people, through...
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Building bridges with the police in Berryfields
The group formed in an isolated community to address an anti-social behaviour issue left unresolved by police and...
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Changing ‘membership’ in St. Peter’s
The group has taken effective and important steps to strengthen ties in an ethnically diverse area, involve young...
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Clearbrook Close Neighbourhood Watch
Anna moved into the estate in 2006. That Christmas there were ten burglaries. Naturally she wasn't happy and...
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Coordinating Watches in Mid Warwickshire
An umbrella organisation for Neighbourhood Watch groups that engages communities through Action Days and other...
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Curbing anti-social behaviour in Sovereign Park
A new group on a relatively new estate, its measures in curbing anti-social behaviour and strengthening community...
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Doing more in Wandsworth
The division coordinates the numerous Neighbourhood Watch groups in Wandsworth, a low crime area, where it has...
