If you have any queries that are not answered below, please feel free to contact us, either by clicking on the email link, or by telephoning Linda Connor on 583832.
1. How much work is there in running a scheme?
Ans: As much or as little as you want to put into it. Some Co-ordinators produce their own local newsletters and run local fund raising events, while others do not have sufficient time to do as much as this.
2. What is the first point of contact when a member sees anything suspicious?
Ans: It depends on the urgency of the situation. For an actual crime being committed always call 999. For non-emergency situations the police should be contacted on 0845 60 70 999. If you don't feel it is worthwhile contacting the police you should at least report it to your scheme Co-ordinator so that he/she can collate any similar happenings.
3. What are the benefits of being in a scheme?
Ans:
Most people feel more secure in the knowledge that their neighbours are keeping an eye on other properties than their own.
They know that the criminal is more likely to choose a non Neighbourhood watch are to do his/her mis-deeds.
They know that some insurance companies give discounts to registered scheme members.
They get to know their neighbours through their membership and often this leads to caring for the whole general area, streets, open spaces etc., and not just for each other's houses.
If you still have further questions, you can email us at nw@crawley.org.uk or telephone as mentioned above.
Copyright Crawley Neighbourhood Watch 2004
Last revised 17 January 2004