Neighbourhood Watch East Cambs Association is a network of co-ordinators and members, helping to build confident, happier communities by bringing neighbours together to support each other, socialise and tackle concerns around crime and anti-social behaviour.
How to contact
Volunteering opportunities
Where to go
Available Throughout East Cambridgeshire
What to Expect
As a member of Neighbourhood Watch, you will be part of a community that watches out for each other. Using a variety of communication methods, you'll be made aware of what's going on locally to prevent crime and to support those who fall victim to it. The expectation is that you, in turn, will play a small part in being aware of what's going on in your community and looking out for your neighbours, raising any concerns with your local co-ordinator.
Co-ordinator roles involve some admin in making these things happen. If you decide to be a co-ordinator in your area, you'll be a point of call for those with concerns and take appropriate action. You'll be responsible for maintaining a list of members and cascading information to members from the police and other agencies.
Both co-ordinators and members can get involved in crime prevention measures such as home security and nurturing the community to be active in how they deal with things such as suspicious behaviour. There are resources available both locally and from the national network to help.
More information
Neighbourhood Watch East Cambs is a network of local NW groups, split in to three wards; Ely, Littleport & West, Soham & South. To find out about your local scheme, follow this link and type in your postcode. For people interested in Neighbourhood Watch but who are not digitally active, local libraries are able to help with contact details and you can go along to a co-ordinators' meeting to find out how to get involved with existing groups. If your area isn't already covered, they'll help you understand what is involved and support you in getting it off the ground.
NW East Cambs work closely with the local constabulary and are instrumental in spreading information on any new initiatives to tackle crime, training on topics such as scamming, and can direct local co-ordinators to other resources both specific to the area and via the National Neighbourhood Watch framework. If you would like to learn more, the national website also has lots of resources to help you feel happier and more secure in your community, under the Crime Prevention and Supporting Communities tabs.
It is free to join your local Neighbourhood Watch scheme
How to contact
Volunteering opportunities
Where to go
Available Throughout East Cambridgeshire
