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Once you have joined as an individual you will be invited to join a local scheme, if there isn't an active scheme near you, you can start one up! 

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If you live in Scotland, you can join Neighbourhood Watch Scotland here


A HOST OF BENEFITS

INDIVIDUAL MEMBER

An Individual Member is anyone wishing to be part of the biggest voluntary crime prevention movement in England and Wales. Once you are a registered member of Neighbourhood Watch you may be invited to, or request to, join a local Neighbourhood Watch group; or choose to volunteer for Neighbourhood Watch. Individual Members can continue their membership even if they move areas or change groups; and there are a range of other benefits:

BE PROTECTED

  • Feel and be safer
  • Receive expert, easy-to-follow local and national crime prevention advice
  • Be invited to crime prevention webinars
  • Be consulted on your crime and community opinions
  • Receive discounts in our shop and partner product offers
  • Enjoy a 50% exclusive NW member discount on SimpliSafe home security systems

BE CONNECTED

  • Request to, or be invited to, join a Scheme or start a new Scheme
  • Manage your membership options and opt-in to police and other updates
  • Remain an Individual Member even if you move home

GROUP (OR SCHEME) MEMBER

A Scheme Member is someone who joins their local Scheme, headed by a volunteer Coordinator. We have over 90,000 Coordinators leading Schemes across England and Wales. Schemes can be physical Schemes covering your home, or virtual Schemes such as a Neighbourhood Watch Facebook group. Scheme Members can belong to one or more Schemes. All of the Individual Member benefits PLUS:

BE PROTECTED

  • Look out for your neighbours
  • Resolve local issues with others in your Neighbourhood Watch group
  • Improve your relationship with local police and partners
  • Free Public Liability Insurance for registered groups

BE CONNECTED

  • Join in with local activities
  • Feel a greater sense of belonging and connection to a tighter-knit community
  • Feel increased pride and satisfaction with where you live

AFFILIATED MEMBER

Community groups, faith groups, organisations or businesses can join as an Affiliated Member. An Affiliated Member does not run a Neighbourhood Watch group but instead shares the information received as an Individual Member with their group, organisation or business, without everyone joining individually. All of the Individual Member benefits PLUS:

BE PROTECTED

  • Look out for your community
  • Receive and share crime prevention information with your group
  • Free Public Liability Insurance for registered groups when running Neighbourhood Watch activities

BE CONNECTED

  • Increase your networking by engaging in regional discussions and activities
  • Feel a greater sense of belonging and connection to a tighter-knit community
  • Feel increased pride and satisfaction with where you live or work

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

 

Q1: Can I join no matter where I live in England or Wales?

Yes!

 

Q2: I am having trouble joining, can you help me?

If you have any issues joining, have a look at our Powerpoint Guide to Joining, or for more technical issues please contact support

 

Q3: How will my data be used if I join?

We will only use your details to administer your account in accordance with our Privacy Policy. 

 

Q4: How much does it cost to join?

Membership to Neighbourhood Watch is free. If you wish to make a donation to our national umbrella charity, click here.