Street Watch
Northamptonshire Street Watch enables local people to take an active role in keeping their community safe by patrolling their neighbourhood as part of an organised scheme, identifying potential issues, and engaging with local residents encouraging them to report things like antisocial behaviour, vandalism, and suspicious behaviour to the police.
The scheme is based on a simple idea. It’s about going for a walk with your neighbours, being a visible presence to help deter crime and antisocial behaviour, and building a greater sense of community spirit.
Street Watch volunteers are supported by a coordinator who liaises with team members and their local neighbourhood policing team to share information and help progress any initiatives that can help prevent crime and improve safety in the local area.
As a Street Watch member, you'll patrol your local area alongside one of your neighbours for at least two hours every month, at times which suit you.
You'll talk to people you meet and encourage them to take an active interest in keeping your area safe. So your neighbours know what you're there for, you wear a high-visibility Street Watch jacket.
You'll be supported by:
- the local Street Watch coordinator
- your local police
You will be able to organise your own walks, when and where you want to, and you can even walk your dog at the same time. It is up to you and your group how much or how little you want to do. Street Watch is for the community, by the community, but you will be supported by your local neighbourhood team as much as possible.
Become part of Street Watch
Anyone who would like to get involved or set up a Street Watch scheme in their area is encouraged to email us. Street Watch is part of our Citizens in policing initiative. We will then put you in contact with a local officer to discuss your involvement.
