Making your community a better place to live. Together.
We are the largest volunteer-led crime prevention charity in the country, working in communities to support them in being safer, more resilient places to live. We provide resources, projects and networks that support volunteers and communities to work together to prevent crime, raise awareness around safety initiatives and community resilience, and connect neighbourhoods.
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Our impact in local communities
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Find your local group
It's as simple as putting your postcode into the map tool, and finding where your local Neighbourhood Watch group is - it might be nearer than you think! If there isn't a group near to you, you can sign up as a member and register to start your own.
Crime prevention advice
We offer advice and information on a wide range of crime types, including burglary, antisocial behaviour, harassment, rural crimes, and more.
Our toolkits provide a wealth of valuable information to homeowners and volunteers. They cover a range of traditional and modern crimes, and include expert guidance on spotting the signs, prevention techniques and where to turn, should you be a victim of crime.
Our impact in local communities
With over 65,000+ active volunteers across England and Wales, our volunteers have been making a difference to their communities for over 40 years.
As well as crime prevention, our charity works to connect communities and bring neighbours together - it is well known that connected communities are more resilient, and local residents feel safer as a result. Read on to explore the impact of our work in local communities.
Volunteer with us
We are so thankful for our dedicated volunteers and the work that they do to support their communities. We have various options for you to become a volunteer with us, from long-term opportunities such as our Cyberhood Watch Ambassador roles, to shorter-term options, such as getting involved with a summer street fair.
As a volunteer with us, you will get support and crime prevention resources, opportunities to connect with other volunteers, and our monthly digital newsletter.
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Scammers slowly gain the victim’s trust before asking them for money, or obtaining enough personal details to steal their identity. If the scammer successfully persuades their victim to lend or give them money, they will usually come back with further reasons for needing more. Sometimes, the victim is asked to pass money from another country through their account – this may be money laundering.
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Volunteer with us!
Make a difference in your community - become a NW volunteer
At Neighbourhood Watch, we are so thankful to our dedicated volunteers and the work that they do to support their local communities. There are various options for you to become a volunteer with us, from long term opportunities to shorter term ones, in specific volunteer roles, if that suits you better. As a Neighbourhood Watch volunteer, you will receive support, opportunities to connect with other volunteers, and bespoke resources in our monthly Volunteer News newsletter.
Volunteers also have access to our Knowledge Hub, an online platform jam packed with guidance and resources for Volunteers, including support on growing and maintaining local groups. The volunteer forum also gives volunteers the space to ask questions of, and learn from, other volunteers.
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National News
Our News - May 2025
Here’s the latest edition of our newsletter for Neighbourhood Watch supporters across...
6 May, 2025
Crime stats for England and Wales released by the Office of National Statistics
The Office of National Statistics has shared data on crime in England and Wales in 2024...
25 April, 2025
Opinion: Community-led responses are the answer to safer streets.
Neighbourhood Watch chief John Hayward-Cripps writes for The Mirror welcoming the Government's neighbourhood policing plans - but says there's a lot of hard work ahead
10 April, 2025