Cambridgeshire Neighbourhood Watch Association

New Ways November 2024

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“A ship in harbour is safe, but that is not what ships are built for.”— John A. Shedd

This quote reminds us that stepping out of our comfort zones is essential for growth and fulfilling our potential.

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The Bobby Scheme

The “Bobby Scheme” in Cambridgeshire is a community-based initiative aimed at providing home security advice and practical support to vulnerable and elderly residents to enhance their safety and prevent burglary. Trained volunteers, often retired police officers, visit homes to Read more

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Shoplifting

The Office for National Statistics reports that 365,164 shoplifting offences were recorded by police in the year to June 2023 – up 25% on the previous 12 months. Industry professionals estimate the actual number of shoplifting incidents were likely to be Read more

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Ten Golden Rules to Prevent Fraud

Fraud is the intentional deception or misrepresentation for financial gain or to cause loss to others. Read more
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Pawsitive Connections

Meeting strangers with dogs can be a pleasant and safe experience if everyone involved follows some basic guidelines. We have put together a leaflet with some tips to help you avoid issues when strangers meet your dog or when Read more

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What is Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB)?

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Anti-Social Behaviour Act 2003, is ‘behaviour by a person which causes, or is likely to cause, harassment, alarm or distress to persons not of the same household as the person.’ Read more
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Protect Your Home

Want to protect your home while you are away? Think WIDE(N) (WINDOWS, INTERIOR, DOORS, EXTERIOR, (NEIGHBOURS) to have the best possible protection against burglary. Read more
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Think Before You Call

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Did you know that the Cambridgeshire Police Demand Hub takes an average of 500 calls to 999 and 1,000 calls to 101 per day? 

With such demand being placed on our Call Handlers, we are asking the public to Read more

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Tips to Protect you from Burglary

Most burglars target homes that they think will contain valuables and this generally means cash, electricals, and jewellery.

Here are a few tips on how to protect yourself and valuables:

1.       Improve security, and ensure CCTV and alarms are Read more

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#CallWhenItCounts

Police call handlers can receive as many as 1,300 calls to 101 and 600 emergency 999 calls in just one day. Many of the calls they receive are reports of incidents that could be resolved using the police online Read more

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Community Safety Charter

The Community Safety Charter is a means by which Neighbourhood Watch members, local residents, businesses, and organisations, agree to do whatever they can together to provide an environment that is safer for everyone. Read more
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