Want to support you community but not sure where to start? Download our ‘How to do a conduct and environmental visual audit’ guide this Neighbourhood Watch Week to make a difference in your community.Not sure what this is? An Environmental Visual Audit is when community members, police and representatives of other relevant agencies conduct a … Continue reading Neighbourhood Watch Week 2021
Category: Neighbourhood Watch
Protect your Pooch
The PROTECT YOUR POOCH campaign encourages people to keep their pets SECURE, IN SIGHT and SEARCHABLE, and to HELP MAKE PET THEFT A SPECIFIC CRIMINAL OFFENCE. The Met Police and Crimestoppers are backing our SECURE, IN SIGHT and SEARCHABLE message. More information on the campaign can be found on www.ourwatch.org.uk/protectyourpooch. You can support the campaign by acting on … Continue reading Protect your Pooch
Royal Mail scam
We’ve seen a rise in “Royal Mail” delivery scams over the last week. Victims are receiving texts or emails purporting to be from Royal Mail claiming a package requires a small payment to be delivered. (along with other similar narratives) Clicking on the link and providing your details leads to your money and/or identity being … Continue reading Royal Mail scam
Identity theft
Criminals spend hours piecing together information about you until they have enough to apply for credit cards, loans or documents such as driving licences and passports in your name. #TakeFive before discarding old bank statements, clicking on links from phishing emails or sharing your personal information online, as it could be used by criminals to … Continue reading Identity theft
Protect yourself against car crime
Tips to keep your car safe Following 3 simple steps (leave your car locked, well-lit, and empty) will help to keep your car safe, but there are further steps you could take: Store car ownership information at home, not in your carSecure number plates with anti-theft screws available from car accessory storesKeep your car keys out of sight in your home Use a Sold Secure www.soldsecure.com approved anti-theft … Continue reading Protect yourself against car crime
Tower Hamlets Neighbourhood Watch Association (THNWA) 