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Hello Neighbours,
Welcome to the November edition of Our News. It's a packed edition, with
lots of great news and offers. But, first of all, we need to apologise
for sending it out late this month. We’re so sorry for the delay.
According to VISAV, the company that manage the Alert system we
use to send the newsletter, the problem was related to an anomaly with
the database. They've been working to prevent it happening again.
Thank you so much for your patience and support while it was being
fixed!
Knife crime stats update
The new figures show a 10% reduction in offences under
this government across the seven police forces most impacted by knife
crime, with areas like West Midlands seeing a 30% drop, following
targeted policing efforts.
Interventions include the use of hotspot policing,
acting on better intelligence on offenders, increased patrols using knife
arches, drones and plain clothes officers. Read the full story online.
Expert advice to help you protect your home
this winter
With Black Friday on the horizon, and the most prepared
amongst us already ticking items off the Christmas present shopping list,
Sumier Foster-Shah from ERA - one of the UK’s leading home security
providers - shares his top tips for making sure your home is properly
protected over the coming months. Read his easily applicable advice
here. – AD
Congratulations to Lynn Farrar!
Lynn is Board Member at Derbyshire
Neighbourhood Watch, and she has recently recognised as Trustee of
the Year. She was given the prestigious award by The Chesterfield and NE
Derbyshire Volunteer Centre. Lynn has led her local Neighbourhood Watch
through legal and strategic change. She expanded it from a traditional
crime-prevention group to a community focused network. It is absolutely
wonderful to see her efforts rewarded.
Mobile phone survey insights
31,000 people filled in our mobile phone theft survey,
and we’ve shared the key findings on our website. We'd like to say a huge
thank you to everyone who shared their experiences and views with us.
We'll be using this information to improve our mobile phone resources.
Want advice on what you can do to protect your data and phone, or what to
do in the event that your phone is stolen? Check out our mobile phone theft pages.
Protect your wallet and your water!
Rogue plumbers can cause expensive damage, leaks and
even contamination.
This simple
guide shows you how to hire a qualified, WaterSafe-approved
professional. Demand ID, get a written quote, and never be pressured.
Find your certified expert at watersafe.org.uk.
- AD
Cyberhood Watch
Craig Pay, one of our Cyberhood Watch Ambassadors,
recently spoke at The
Cybercrime and Fraud Conference hosted by Lancashire Police and
Lancashire Partnership Against Crime. He gave a talk about Cyberhood
Watch alongside other speakers, notably Georgina Harrison MBE (Love
Island sextortion victim) and Kirsty Guest (romance fraud victim).
Strengthening village safety in Cornwall
A Neighbourhood Watch Scheme has been launched in St
Erth, a village in Cornwall with the goal of preventing crime and easing
fears about it in the village. The scheme was created following the
annual parish meeting earlier this year, where villagers raised concerns
about rising anti-social behaviour and the need to better integrate
newcomers into the community. Find
out more.
Protecting your family through estate
planning
Take control now - planning ahead with a Will and LPA ensures your loved
ones are protected and never powerless. A crisis can hit unexpectedly,
and without these plans, crucial decisions may be taken out of
your control. Click
here to discover how estate planning secures your future. -
AD
Opinion: Faith communities are key to crime
reduction
Faith communities are often the backbone of our
neighbourhoods. We have been building our homes around centres of worship
for millennia. Our Trustee, Kardaya Rooprai, attended the National
Faith Conference, and he believes faith communities are also key to
reducing hate, division and crime. Read
his blog.
Have you heard about the switch to digital landlines?
Landlines are changing, and the UK’s telephone network is going digital
by January 2027. If you have loved ones with additional needs such as
elderly relatives or someone who uses a telecare device or pendant alarm,
BT’s Connected Together initiative encourages you to take a few simple
steps to support them through the switch. BT’s Connected Together
website is where customers, can access all the guidance and support
they need. Start
the conversation today. - AD
Headingley Ash Road NW
welcome new (and old!) residents to the area.
How wonderful to see the 8th annual welcome event for
new residents in Ash Road. The street party was held by the
Headingley Ash Road NW group in Leeds. Offering free food and a tombola
as well as special offers, it’s a fabulous way to bring neighbours and
new arrivals together. What a warm welcome to the neighbourhood!
Why not join the Neighbourhood Watch lottery
community!
Playing a charity lottery is a fun, low-cost way to
support a good cause while also having the chance to win up to £25,000 a
week. The lottery generates a steady source of income that supports our
core work and volunteer network across England and Wales. These funds
enable us to do more as a charity - support our volunteers better, build
stronger projects, and make more of an impact on crime prevention and
community wellbeing. Support
Neighbourhood Watch Network when you play One Lottery - One Lottery
Thanks so much for reading, have a very safe and happy November
everyone!
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