Welcome to Weeknotes. A summary of community safety information and advice from the past week. All previous editions of this news summary are online. If you’re involved with a group or network, please share anything in this email that feels useful with others.
We’re now in the buildup to Christmas. That means lots more shopping and shipping and of course, lots more scams. Some tips and advice on how to keep yourself safe over this busy season.
Scams related
Fraudwatch have issued a Trigger Alert (#37) about Gift Card Fraud which is on the rise in the buildup to Christmas.
The big news this week is that ACTIONFRAUD has rebranded and relaunched their website. Everything ActionFraud now is ReportFraud. See https://www.reportfraud.police.uk/ This remains the key online place for reporting scams and fraud. It’s a new site so take an opportunity to check it out and let others know about the new service. Behind the scenes the new ReportFraud agency will be more aligned with gathering evidence to support prosecutions. So, now more than ever it’s important to report scams/fraud to ReportFraud.
Community Safety related
Get Chatty with Hattie and help reduce violence against women and girls.
Policing related
Meet Bobbi… Policing’s First AI Virtual Assistant A completely new, AI powered approach to helping the public get in touch with the Police. Next time you’re reporting an incident maybe Bobbi will lend a hand.
Op Yuletide is the Humberside Police seasonal approach to Policing.
Make it a resolution to keep your bike safe
All it takes is one unlocked door. Helping prevent burglary over the holidays.
Police and partners working together to prevent retail crime this Christmas.
Slavery, sexual exploitation and human trafficking don’t pause for Christmas
Fire Safety
A seasonal warning from Humberside Fire and Rescue Service to think about battery safety. Batteries, chargers, extension cables can all pose fire risks so check carefully what you might be buying.
Neighbourhood Watch
The December edition of the Ourwatch newsletter is now out
If you’re looking for ideas as to how your Neighbourhood Watch Group could support your members/residents, then check out this list of 40 ideas from Ourwatch. It’s full of simple ideas around crime prevention, inclusive local networks, community cohesion and community environment and wellbeing.
Something to share?
If you have comments, feedback or content that you think should be included, please let me know.
Karl
Footnotes
WeekNotes 16 Friday 5th December 2025
By Karl Elliott, VANEL, NELwatch, HumberWatch
www.nelwatch.org.uk
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