The Neighbourhood Watch Scheme was set up about twenty years ago and is registered with the Neighbourhood and Home Watch Network

It works in partnership with the Swanland Village Association. The aims of Neighbourhood Watch are:

...to reduce local opportunities for crime thereby deterring would be thieves and vandals.

...to enhance community spirit so that everyone can contribute towards the protection of their property.

...to inform the police of any suspicious activity.

The benefits of the scheme are a reduction in local crime such as burglary, vandalism, car theft and theft from cars, an improved community spirit and a reduction in the fear of crime, especially in the elderly.

see also Local Police - Recent Crime Reports

To view information about South Hunsley Area Police, meetings, events and news go to
www.humberside.police.uk/my-neighbourhood and enter your postcode.

Swanland Village is covered by a group of about 35 volunteer street co-ordinators who meet together every four months to review any incidents of crime. A Police Officer usually attends co-ordinator meetings to answer questions about security and to review the latest crime reports for Swanland and the South Hunsley Area.

Street Co-ordinators can act as a focal point for any crime based problem. They can inform their neighbours of any emergent security warnings from the police, and keep an eye on empty houses while the owners are away. Fortunately we have relatively few problems in Swanland.

Over the past year some new co-ordinators have joined the Swanland group but more are needed in our village. In particular we need more help in the following areas: Stratton Park, Todds Close, Humberdale Close, Greenstiles Lane, Styles Croft, Greenacres, Woodside, Easonby Close, Mere Way, West end, Priory Close, Northdale Park, Waudby View, The Green, Crowther Way/Close, Queensbury Way, Dale Close, West Leys Road, and Kemp Road.

We shall be pleased to hear from you - contact
Deborah Parry - Swanland Area Co-ordinator Tel: 632 576

All residents are encouraged to be vigilant and report any suspicious activity or actual crime in progress to the police by calling 999. For less emergency crime telephone Brough Police tel. 63 00 00 (answer phone). The new Non Emergency Number is: 101. All calls cost 15p, regardless of duration.