How can I set up a Neighbourhood Watch scheme in my area?
Setting up a scheme is very simple. It is up to you how you run your scheme, but there is always help available from the Village Watch committee and the Police.
So how do I get started?
- Ask your neighbours if they are interested in joining a scheme. It doesn’t matter how many members you start with - 4 or 40 - as long as you are all working together.
- Contact the Watch on 0116 267 6397.One of the committee members will meet with you and answer any questions you may have.
- Along with an introduction letter for each member, you will also receive small envelopes to allow you to collect the annual contribution. We currently ask for £1 per member household for the whole year but, of course, you are welcome to contribute more!
- For every envelope we get back, we will provide you with a 'welcome pack' for each of your members.
- The committee will arrange to get the Neighbourhood Watch signs erected in your area and will supply you with newsletters for your members.
- Your scheme is now part of the Birstall and Wanlip Neighbourhood Watch, and you and your members can benefit from the lower rates of crime that membership brings.