Neighbourhood Watch is a crime prevention scheme that is implemented through a partnership between the Police, local authorities and citizens.
The aim of the scheme is to raise public awareness about personal and home security and to encourage citizens to actively participate in crime prevention, with the ultimate goals of reducing criminality, increasing the level of safety in neighbourhoods, municipalities and communities and generally improving the quality of life.
Within the framework of the implementation of the Neighbourhood Watch Scheme, the Police:
- Informs about the offences committed in your area or about offences which may affect you in some way.
- Advises regarding crime prevention measures, such as:
- How to make your home and property less attractive to criminals
- How to watch out for suspicious or criminal activity
- Advises not to put your life in danger and let the Police chase and arrest criminals as it is their responsibility.
- Encourages reporting to the Police any unusual, suspicious or criminal behaviour that you may notice.
HOW TO CONTACT THE POLICE
If you notice that any life or property is in any danger oR under any form of threat, eg fire, or if you suspect that an offence has been or may be committed, or if you have heard/seen anything suspicious, call:
112
For non-urgent incidents call your local Police Station, or the Citizens Hotline:
1460
Information required by the Police
Description of suspicious motor vehicle:
Car / Truck / Bus / Other
Make and Model
Colour
Licence Plate Number
Other details - possible damage, passengers, etc
Direction, etc
Description of suspicious person:
Male / Female
Shape of face and facial characteristics
Complexion
Distinguishing marks - scars / tattoos/ other
Height and build
Shape and colour of eyes
Age
Colour, length and type of hair
Dress - type of clothes, colour, etc
Language, nationality, etc
