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Neighbourhood Watch OurWatch

OurWatch newsletters

Every month, the National Neighbourhood Watch Network – OurWatch – publishes a newsletter.  If you’re involved with a Neighbourhood Watch Group or any type of community safety related residents group, then the contents of the newsletter should be of interest.

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PCC Policing

Council tax increase agreed to support Policing Budget

Read a statement from the PCC’s office. This affects everyone in Humberside as Council Tax will increase slightly and this will support the Police. Read the plans for how this money will be spent.

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Fraud

Fraud Alert: Crypto Currency Investment Fraud

The latest Fraudwatch Trigger Alert to warn you about scams. This one about crypto currency. Please read and share with others.

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Fraud

Fraud Alert: Gift Card Fraud

The latest Fraudwatch Trigger Alert to warn you about scams. This one about gift card scams. Please read and share with others.

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PCC Policing

Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner Mid Year Report

If you want to know what the office of the Humberside Police and Crime Commissioner has been up to, take a look at their mid-term report (Dec 2024).

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Scams

Fraud Alert: Police Impersonation Fraud

The latest Fraudwatch Trigger Alert to warn you about scams. This one about Police impersonation scams. Please read and share with others.

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Crime reduction

GRIP Radio System seems to be helping reduce shop crime in Cleethorpes

According to reports, shop thefts in Cleethorpes reduced by 76% over the 2024 festive period, compared to figures from 2023. Read more about this article that appeared in local press

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Policing

Advice on the legalities of e-scooters

An overview of Police advice on when and how an e-scooter can be used legally.

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Funding OurWatch

Community Grants from national Neighbourhood Watch are now available

Ourwatch have announced their latest funding round of community grants. They are only £100-£300 and are available only to neighbourhood watch groups. Read more, apply or ask for some help applying.

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OurWatch Surveys

Crime and Community Survey closes 31st October

The national crime and community survey is an annual survey from National Neighbourhood Watch and the closing date is 31st October 2024. Please complete the survey if you can.

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Community Safety Prevention Scams

Reminder about Community Shredders

We’ve updated the publicity for the NEL Community Shredder network to reflect the new shredders now available.

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Community Safety Events

Community Safety Day at Sussex Pavilion in Cleethorpes on 24th Oct

Local Ward Councillors are hosting a “Community Safety Day” drop in event on the afternoon of 24th October 2024 at Sidney Sussex Pavilion in Sussex Rec, Cleethorpes. Sidney Sussex Ward Councillors are working with the Local Policing Team and other community partners to help share community safety advice with local residents. The event from 12-3pm […]

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Scams

Fake Parking Fine Scam still doing the rounds

A few details on a worrying scam pretending that you’ve got a parking fine. Read on for details and tell others about it.

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Policing

A new way for you to follow progress of crimes you report

Humberside Police are launching “My Police Portal” to help those reporting crime to keep more informed about progress. Read on for the full Police press-release.

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Surveys

National Neighbourhood Watch launches Crime Survey. Have your say

OurWatch has launched their annual survey of crime and community. They want to know how you feel about crime issues to help shape their approach. Have your say. Share with your networks.