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Most crime is opportunist, committed on the spur of the moment, or when a car or house is left unlocked. This means there is enormous scope for reducing chances for criminals.

The main aim of a Neighbourhood Watch scheme is to create a partnership between the local community, the police and the local authority.

Neighbourhood Watch started in the UK in 1982. There are now some 150,000 schemes running throughout the UK covering nearly five million households, which makes Neighbourhood Watch the largest voluntary movement in the country.

What can Neighbourhood Watch schemes do?

They can target local crime problems and take action to prevent them. In consultation with the local police they can find out from local people what crimes most concern and affect them and focus on those specific problems.

Most crime is opportunist, committed on the spur of the moment, or when a car or house is left unlocked. This means there is enormous scope for reducing chances for criminals.

Traditional Neighbourhood Watch activity has focused on the immediate vicinity of homes. However, more and more schemes are now broadening their range of work.

Local problems such as combating anti-social behaviour, vandalism and graffiti are well within the scope of a well-organised neighbourhood watch scheme. You can also take action such as fitting more secure door and window locks in vulnerable homes. You could also lobby the local authority, for example, to improve street lighting or step up the security of a communal entrance.

For more information contact Ray Ingram

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Most crime is opportunist, committed on the spur of the moment, or when a car or house is left unlocked. This means there is enormous scope for reducing chances for criminals.

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August 26, 2025

Sussex Alerts - Wealden Police

22/08/2025

Arrests

Officers made 29 arrests across Wealden last week.

10 arrests were for assault in Hailsham, Polegate, Crowborough, Uckfield, Westham and Forest Row. One of which was assault of an emergency worker.

We arrested an individual for the supply of class A drugs in Herstmonceux.

6 of these arrests were on the roads: 1 for drug driving, 2 for drink driving, 1 for dangerous driving, 1 failed to provide a preliminary test and another failed to stop when requested.

Other offences included drunk and disorderly, GBH, harassment, and controlling behaviour.

Shoreham Airshow

Today, we remember the 11 people who tragically lost their lives in the Shoreham Airshow disaster on this day 10 years ago.

At 1.22pm, we will be pausing to reflect with a two-minute silence. Our thoughts remain with all the families, communities and the emergency services personnel affected.

Building relationships within the community

On Wednesday 20th August officers attended a community event at Roebuck Park Cricket Ground in Hellingly, where we had the pleasure of engaging with local families and children.

We gave the children the chance to explore our police car, try on uniform, and ask plenty of great questions about policing and what we do in the community.

It was brilliant to see such a great turnout and to connect with so many local residents in a relaxed, family-friendly setting.

A huge thank you to everyone who came along, we loved meeting you! 💙

Are you fraud aware?

PCSO Jackson met with staff, residents and relatives at Lydfords Care Home in East Hoathly this week.

We shared vital tips on how to stay safe from scams - especially those targeting older and vulnerable individuals.

We also discussed how the Herbert Protocol can support families and carers if a loved one with dementia goes missing.

PCSO Jackson will be visiting again on the 14th November, between 14:00-16:00. If you missed it this time, come and see us again in November!

Contact us

Contact us online www.sussex.police.uk or by calling 101 (non-emergency reporting and support).

In an emergency call 999.

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