Neighbourhood Watch members help to reduce crime and the fear of crime by keeping an eye on each other's properties, sharing crime prevention advice and by building a two-way communication with the police. Gloucestershire Constabulary is indebted to co-ordinators for providing details of suspicious people and incidents so we can continue the fight against crime. Deciding to join your local Neighbourhood Watch group means you will make a positive contribution to act against crime in your community. You will also become part of one of the largest and most successful grassroots movements in the country. Neighbourhood Watch also helps to improve the safety of communities as a whole.
Practical action helps to reduce the fear of crime and to improve community spirit.
You can feel secure knowing that your neighbours are always keeping an eye on your property. You can also get lower insurance premiums from some insurance companies. Many Neighbourhood Watch members in Gloucestershire agree that being part of NHW has revived the community spirit in their area, with neighbours working together to organise social events. Crime cannot flourish in a community that cares Neighbourhood Watch members are expected to be alert and respond to what is going on in their neighbourhood. But the scheme does not expect members to patrol the streets or be vigilantes.