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The Neighbourhood Watch Scheme was
set up about twenty years ago and is a member of HANWAG (Humberside
Association of Neighbourhood Watch Groups).
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
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Swanland
village is covered by a group of about thirty 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
seven 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, Chantry Way East, Queensbury Way, Dale Close,
West Leys Road, Kemp Road and St. Marys Walk.
We shall be pleased
to hear from you - contact
David Morris
- Swanland Area Co-ordinator Tel: 631 909
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 Non Emergency Number is 0845 606 0222.
Next
Co-ordinators meeting 4th March
at Christ Church 7.30 pm
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