Local business against crime

Join a crime reduction partnership or watch scheme

You can help to reduce crime in the area by participating in a business crime reduction partnership or Watch scheme. There is strong evidence to show that targeted pro-active schemes significantly reduce criminal activity.

Examples of Watch schemes are Business Watch, Forecourt Watch, Shop Watch and Pub Watch. These schemes provide a cascade warning system for businesses, alerting them to criminals operating in the area. The more businesses that subscribe to a Watch scheme, the more effective that scheme becomes.