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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Maria’s story - reengaging local people
Maria joined Neighbourhood Watch at a time when the membership in her area was down to a handful of people. The...
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Melton Mowbray Neighbourhood Watch
Melton Mowbray in Leicestershire claims it has the largest number of Neighbourhood Watch members in any one postcode...
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Monkhams Neighbourhood Watch
Sophie and Rob have shared the role of Neighbourhood Watch Ward Coordinator of Monkhams Ward in Redbridge, London,...
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No cold calling in Larchwood please
Covering an area with low crime and an aging population, the group’s aims are maintaining security, reassuring...
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North Hayes Neighbourhood Watch
Following on from the success of the newly formed Park Lane Neighbourhood Watch, residents from nearby roads...
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Partnering in Londonderry Road
Part of a network of partnered Watches taking effective measures to curb crime, the group has succeeded in engaging...
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Refreshing the Watches in Chippenham
A recently appointed Community Area Coordinator (CAC) took diligent and thoroughgoing steps to revitalise...
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Rejuvenating in Bishopston
A recently rejuvenated association of six groups has formed productive partnerships with police and environmental...
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Rushden Neighbourhood Watch
When the coordinator first started a Neighbourhood Watch scheme in an area of Rushden, Northamptonshire, she knocked...
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Tackling serious crime in The Groves
Formed in response to serious crime and anti-social behaviour in an out-of-the-way area, the group has had major...