The first of our information updates to accompany the 2021 Neighbourhood Watch Week which runs from 5th to 11th June. Whatever you, your neighbours or your members of your Neighbourhood Watch Group are up to this week, remember that the theme is around strong communities. So hopefully you can share the information we’re sharing this […]
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Neighbourhood Watch Week is almost here
Neighbourhood Watch Week 2021 runs from 5th – 11th June. It all kicks off with The Big Lunch weekend as promoted by the Eden Project. Whether you’ve already organised something or not with your neighbours, why not see if you can use the Big Lunch as an excuse for striking up a local conversation; connecting […]
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Fraud bulletin for 28th May 2021
From this week forward I’m going to try and use the word Fraud more than Scam. I remember visiting a “Scam-ference” a couple of years ago and being struck by the conversations on the day showing the significant, lasting and sometimes devastating impacts when ‘scams’ take effect. It was clear than ‘scam’ made it sound […]
Getting together at all has been a challenge for the past year. Maybe now is the time to start thinking about how all your neighbours could connect with each other now restrictions are lifting? As part of Neighbourhood Watch Week this year (5th-11th June), OurWatch has been suggesting that communities and Neighbourhood groups could be […]
Remember to keep your own property secure to reduce the opportunity for thieves. Whenever possible lock your doors and windows in unoccupied rooms even if you are in the house. Please be reminded to lock your doors and to keep any security gates closed and locked at all times. We also advise residents not to […]
There’s plenty of news circulating about increases in dog thefts over the past few months. And nationally, the OurWatch national neighbourhood watch scheme has launched a “Protect your Pooch” campaign to raise awareness of the issues and help remind people on effective ways to protect their dogs. Whilst local policing teams are not reporting a […]
What are County Lines? County Lines is a term used for the organised illegal drug-dealing network. They operate out of major UK cities and distribute illegal drugs across rural and surburban counties. Vulnerable children and adults are recruited to transport drugs and cash all over the country, so that the criminals behind them can remain […]
This year National Neighbourhood Watch Week is from 5th – 11th June and the theme is all about connecting with your community. That might mean revitalising the connections in your street or area with your Neighbourhood Watch membership, or it might just be more generally making the most of the community around where you live. […]
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New Humberside Police and Crime Commissioner
A reminder that we now have a new Police and Crime Commissioner for Humberside. Visit the website here to meet Jonathon Evison and you can read Keith Hunter’s final words here.
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OurWatch May newsletter is out
The May edition of the e-newsletter from OurWatch is now out. . It’s a ‘bumper edition’ (their description) and there is indeed plenty in there in the buildup to Neighbourhood Watch Week which is coming up in June. Have a read and share with members of your group.
The Anti-Social Behaviour team are interested in finding out about any unreported incidents – especially related to activities with motor bikes – in public green spaces within the borough of North East Lincolnshire. Are you close to a public park, a large green space or a specific play area with a grassed area within that […]
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Scam bulletin for 23rd April 2021
If you’ve not yet subscribed to email alerts from Which? Then I’d recommend them. Short and sweet emails warning you about some of the latest scams doing the rounds and some helpful tips. Subscribe to their alerts here. This week I’d just like to highlight a couple of important issues: Doorstep callers. 5 things you […]
PCCs were elected for the second time on the 5th of May 2016 in 40 force areas across England and Wales. The role of the PCCs is to be the voice of the people and hold the police to account. They are responsible for the totality of policing and aim to cut crime and deliver […]
Car crime is a real problem in the UK. Alarmingly, one car is stolen every ten minutes. With Covid- 19 and the recent lockdowns, many people aren’t driving or checking on their cars as much as they used to. We want to remind car owners to remain vigilant about where and how they park their […]
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Scam bulletin 9th April 2021
This week: a couple of warnings about specific types of scam; a warning about ’fleeceware’; a scam notification service and a note about scam guides. Supermarket shopping scams Consumers who have been ordering their groceries online during lockdown are being warned about a new scam call. An automated message says that your Tesco order has […]