Communities that have crime prevention initiatives in place often have lower crime rates. Neighbourhood Watch can assist your community to become safer and more secure, which means you and your family are safer too.
Neighbourhood Watch groups work closely with police to provide the latest crime trend information and crime prevention tips through your local newsletter or official NHW Facebook group.
Neighbourhood Watch Areas also offer a variety of crime prevention and community safety activities such as:
You can attend or participate in your local Neighbourhood Watch group’s local projects or activities including barbecues, community gardens and street art projects. These types of projects build stronger community connections and research has found that neighbourhoods where residents are involved in community activities often have lower rates of crime.
You don’t have a local Neighbourhood Watch group? Why not start a group?
Your Neighbourhood Watch Facebook group can connect you to what is going on in your community. You can keep up to date on community events, crime trends and home security information.
The Neighbourhood Watch Facebook Project is gradually being rolled out across the State. If there isn’t a Neighbourhood Watch Facebook group in your area yet and you are interested in working with Neighbourhood Watch to start a Facebook group, email us at SAPOL.NeighbourhoodWatch@police.sa.gov.au.
Completing the ‘Home Security Habits Quiz’ will help you focus on the simple things you can do to improve your home security without spending any money. After answering 10 simple questions about your home security habits, you will receive a score, indicating how good (or bad) your habits are, as well as a downloadable report tailored to your quiz answers to help you improve your home security."