Neighbourhood Watch is not just about reducing burglary figures – it's about creating communities who care.

It brings local people together and can make a real contribution to improving their lives, tackling their community's problems and making everyone feel more secure knowing that their neighbours are looking out for them.

By taking part in a Neighbourhood Watch Scheme in your area, you will become more familiar with crime prevention ideas, which will help keep your home and belongings safe.

The Safer Vale Partnership is always looking for more people to sign up to existing Neighbourhood Watch Schemes or start their own.

Neighbourhood Watch schemes can be large, covering most of the households on an estate, or might involve just half a dozen houses.

A scheme is generally led by a volunteer co-ordinator whose job is to get people working together and make sure things get done. Schemes keep in close touch with local police to share information and advice.