Litcham Homewatch - Introduction

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L I T C H A M H O M E W A T C H
Area Co-ordinator John Relph - 01328 700 813

introduction
Homewatch in Norfolk has four main objectives.

1. To Prevent Crime
by improving security, increasing vigilance and protecting the most vulnerable members
of the community by encouraging a caring community spirit.
2. To help with the detection of criminals
by promoting effective communication
3. To reduce undue fear of crime
by providing accurate information about risks, supporting victims
promoting a sense of security and a caring community.
4. To improve Police Community relations
by fostering regular contact and liaison

Altough the crime rate in Norfolk is one of the lowest in the country the Norfolk Constabulary is committed to reducing it even further throughout the county. The police cannot fight crime on their own; they need the help of the whole community. Home Watch provides a way for local people to play an important part in making their communities safer and reducing crime.
What is Home Watch?
Home Watch (also known as Neighbourhood watch) involves residents coming together to create a safer and more caring community. It operates through a network of schemes which are set up and organised along guidelines that include a constitution agreed by the Norfolk Constabulary are run by the members and supported by the police vary in size elect a Co-ordinator and sometimes a small committee to manage the scheme, liaise with the police, local organisations and other Watch groups take steps to prevent crime, improve safety and reduce the fear of crime in their area.
There are already over 40,000 Home Watch volunteers in Norfolk. (July. 2003)

Don't forget that many home insurance companies offer discounts for HomeWatch scheme members!