page_title: Neighborhood watch
hierarchical_section_title: Neighborhood watch
caption_attribution_description: Deutsch: Hinweisschild Nachbarschaftswache, Combat Force (Südafrika)
context_page_description: A neighborhood watch or neighbourhood watch, also called a crime watch or neighbourhood crime watch, is an organized group of civilians devoted to crime and vandalism prevention within a neighborhood.
  The aim of neighborhood watch includes educating residents of a community on security and safety and achieving safe and secure neighborhoods. However, when a criminal activity is suspected, members are encouraged to report to authorities, and not to intervene.
  In the United States, neighborhood watch builds on the concept of a town watch from Colonial America.
context_section_description: A neighborhood watch or neighbourhood watch (see spelling differences), also called a crime watch or neighbourhood crime watch, is an organized group of civilians devoted to crime and vandalism prevention within a neighborhood.
  The aim of neighborhood watch includes educating residents of a community on security and safety and achieving safe and secure neighborhoods. However, when a criminal activity is suspected, members are encouraged to report to authorities, and not to intervene.
  In the United States, neighborhood watch builds on the concept of a town watch from Colonial America.
caption: Neighbourhood Watch Sign, Combat Force[2] Assistance (South Africa)
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