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NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH
Is the largest voluntary group in Great Britain.
6million homes with 10 million NHW members
Kislingbury NHW was re-started in the early 2000s
Since we started much has changed with the method of communication.
Email has become the fastest and easiest method to communicate and ideally we would like to have one or more persons in each Street who have access to email willing to receive and pass on information.
This is not an onerous task, nor is it too time consuming. If you would be happy to join the group of dedicated people already representing their streets, or would like to receive communications regarding crimes in our village and advice on how to prevent crimes and care for the vulnerable, please let me know. Call me on 07855 388 751 or email me at timwarduk@aol.com.
Things to Remember and Things Not to Do:
Do not let anyone enter your property if you
a) Don't know them or
b) You have not asked for a visit.
Be aware of Bogus callers. The Utility Services will not knock on your door and ask for entry to do a check - either water, gas or electrics - without having first made an appointment with you.
Always:
Keep all doors and windows locked. In hot weather it is easy to leave windows open then move to another part of your home out of sight, this is the opening that the opportunist Burglar is looking for!! You can get locks which secure windows open, but safe.
Remember to lock garage and shed doors, the contents of your garage/shed are easy pickings for the opportunist and may prove to be very costly to you!
When going on holiday Cancel milk, papers magazines etc.
Lock all doors and windows.
Tell a neighbour you are away, and ask them to make sure nothing is poking out of your letter box.
If possible, disable your front door bell.
Smartwater
Is a Property Marking System which is being used throughout the Country and is proving to be a very effective deterrent against Burglars.
* Smartwater is a clear liquid
* You cannot see it
* It does not smell
* It is totally inert
* It works because the Police are looking for it
* Burglary and vehicle crimes have been reduced when SmartWater is used.
This can be bought through NHW and we recommend that you consider using it. Buying it through the NHW saves you money on each set of markers and it is free for life on the central database.
For further details, please contact Tim Ward on telephone 07855 388 751 or email timwarduk@aol.com
News Item
CHECK WHERE YOUR KEYS ARE , BEFORE A BURGLAR DOES!
Bedtime Check List
>>Car securely locked on drive>>TV and electrics off
>>Cat out
>>Windows closed
>>Front and back doors locked
>>Lights off
>>Make sure you can easily find your keys to escape in the event of a fire, and any window lock keys you may have if you have to use the windows.
You can sleep peacefully knowing you are safe and secure.
But are you?
Vehicle crime is currently down by over 18% across the western side of the county, but an increasing number of cars are being stolen because their owners have not considered the security of their car keys at night.
Thieves are 'fishing' keys out through letterboxes, reaching keys through cat flaps,or getting in through unlocked doors and taking keys left lying around in the house.
How would losing your car affect you and your family's life?
For a really peaceful night's sleep, add another item to your bedtime check list:
>>Car keys safely and securely hidden away.
Follow some other measures to prevent becoming a victim of vehicle crime:
* Always park your car in your garage if you have one
* Consider installing a tracker device, a car alarm and an immobiliser if you value your car
* If you use a steering lock, keep the keys separately from your car keys
Contact Telephone numbers:
NHW Coordinator Tim Ward 07855 388 751 (email: timwarduk@aol.com)
Police : 999 in an emergency otherwise 03000 111 222
NHW Dedicated Number 01604 432 436
Safer Community Team 03000 111 222
Community Liaison Officers 03000 111 222
Crimestoppers 0800 555 111
Doorstep Action Network 03452 307 702
Trading Standards 01604 707 900