Neighbourhood Watch - Purpose

The neighbourhood watch scheme in our area, can help you and your neighbours feel safe. It can also help to prevent crime. Our neighbourhood watch covers the entire Regency Park estate.

Each street has allocated coordinators that you can communicate with if you have any questions or concerns.

The coordinators will:

• talk to local residents about supporting the scheme and encourage them to join
• keep a register of all scheme members
• keep in contact with the police – telling them about any suspicious and criminal incidents, and general community concerns about crime and anti-social behaviour in the area
• be the first point of contact for local residents and the wider community if they need to get or give information
• meet with other local neighbourhood watch co-ordinators to share experiences and good practice
• go to regular meetings with the police to discuss local community safety issues
• help maintain the scheme – handing out leaflets and newsletters, property marking and putting up neighbourhood watch signs

It is your neighbourhood watch scheme – it is run it for the benefit of our community, our neighbours, family and friends. The police and other organisations are there to support you. Remember:

• to ask for support when you need it
• no one in the scheme is expected to put themselves at any risk
• you do not have to do any more than an ordinary member in terms of keeping your eyes open and reporting suspicious activities
• you are not expected to make special efforts to be vigilant
• you are not responsible if a crime or criminal is not noticed
• you don't have any special powers, or any additional responsibilities, above those of an ordinary citizen

If you see suspicious behaviour in your area, it’s important to write down as much information about what you’ve seen as possible. You should notice:

• person - gender, age, skin colour, build, height, dress
• hair - colour, length, curly/straight, receding, bald
• face - shape, complexion, beard or moustache
• mouth - shape, teeth
• eyes - glasses, eye colour
• marks – scars, tattoos, piercings
• vehicle type - car, van, lorry, bike
• vehicle details - make, model, colour, registration number or any distinguishing details (for example company name, damage, decoration)

Antisocial Behaviour NLC - contact details below

Their service is available 24-hours a day - call 0300 123 1382 or email antisocialenquiries@northlan.gov.uk

(Copied from NLC https://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/housing/anti-social-behaviour/report-antisocial-behaviour)

As a local authority, we are responsible for dealing with antisocial behaviour within our communities. We work in partnership with Police Scotland and other agencies to make sure our communities are safer and more pleasant places to live, work and visit.

If you are experiencing issues in relation to antisocial behaviour, please call 0300 123 1382. This service operates 24-hours a day. Our call handlers are available to take your complaint and provide relevant advice and assistance.

Please remember, if there is an immediate danger or you think that a crime is being committed you should always call the police in the first instance on 999 for emergencies or 101 for non-emergencies.