What is Neighbourhood Watch?
Neighbourhood Watch is a crime prevention and community safety programme. It operates as a partnership between An Garda Síochána/Community Pol and the public. It works on the basis that every member of a community can help to improve the quality of life in the area by keeping a look out for neighbours and reporting suspicious activities to the Gardaí.
Who can set up a Neighbourhood Watch Scheme?
Every community or neighbourhood, no matter how large or small, can set up a scheme. A scheme can cover a single street, an apartment complex, a part or the whole of a housing estate. The heart of every scheme is the commitment of each household taking part in it.
What are some of the aims of Neighbourhood Watch?
To improve community safety and reduce the fear of crime
To prevent crime by reducing opportunities for crime to occur.
To develop Garda and community links
To increase public confidence in An Garda Síochána
To foster a caring environment for older and vulnerable people
To reduce anti-social behaviour, including graffiti and harassment
Ormond Road has set up a Neighbourhood/ Whats App group
How to set up a Neighbourhood Watch Scheme on your road