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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, 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.
The
next NHW Co-ordinators meeting is on 21 October 2010 at Christ
Church 7.30 pm
ALERT
Summer Burglaries - There has been
the usual seasonal increase in Burglaries across the County where
residents have left doors or windows unlocked allowing easy access
for thieves to enter homes and steal property.
Prevention - When you leave the house
ensure that you lock all doors and windows and do not leave ladders
or garden tools lying around outside as the thief may use these
to gain entry to your home. If you are inside your home or sat
out in the garden, don't leave doors or windows that are out of
view open or unlocked. Do not leave valuable property such as
wallets, purses, mobile phones, car and house keys etc near to
an external door or window. A thief will quickly reach in and
steal these items and make off without being seen or disturbed.
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