From the Chairman of Eastbourne Neighbourhood Watch
There is more to Neighbourhood Watch than just helping in the fight against crime:
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We are helping to bring back “community spirit” which has been sorely missing during recent years.
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Help to reduce the “fear of crime” – most people perceive crime in Eastbourne to be much worse that it actually is.
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We look out for each other and especially the vulnerable folk in our communities.
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If you are a member of a Neighbourhood Watch Scheme, you could get a 10% reduction in your home insurance.
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Being a Neighbourhood Watch member gives you an open doorway to Eastbourne Police who are very keen to work with us.
With regard to helping the fight against crime:
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Neighbourhood Watch has a desk within the Neighbourhood Police Team at the Hammonds Drive Police Patrol Centre and our volunteers work closely with your PCs and PCSOs.
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We have access to all the crimes called in on both the 999 and the 0845 60 70 999 and have the facility to e-mail or text Street Co-ordinators should there be an alert in a particular street or area.
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It is clear that some of these crimes are preventable and so we supply, free of charge, leaflets and stickers giving advice on keeping your home and your property safe. Also available are small security aids at reduced prices.
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We deliver to each member an informative newsletter, The Co-ordinator, every three months.
