Neighbourhood Watch and Neighbourhood Link

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Neighbourhood watch is the largest volunteer-led crime prevention charity in the country, working in communities to support them in being safer, more resilient places to live. We provide resources, projects and networks that support volunteers and communities to work together to prevent crime, raise awareness around safety initiatives and community resilience, and connect neighbourhoods. 

https://www.ourwatch.org.uk/

Neighbourhood Link is an easy, free email messaging service from Leicestershire Police, Neighbourhood Watch and other local partner organisations, providing news and updates on policing matters that are relevant to you.

Sign up to receive email alerts about police activity and initiatives in your local area, crime prevention advice and information and warnings about current scams and fraud. You will have the opportunity to reply directly to your neighbourhood team and have your say on your local policing priorities.

The UK government’s new Emergency Alerts is now live.

The system will enable people to be contacted via their mobile phone when lives are in danger. It will be used to warn you in the event of emergencies, such as severe flooding.

Emergency Alerts are sent to all compatible mobile phones within an area of risk. They don’t track your location, need your phone number, or collect personal data. Only the government and the emergency services will be able to send them.

If you don’t have a mobile phone, you’ll still be kept informed through other channels.

Should you get an Emergency Alert on your phone, you will hear a loud, siren-like sound. A message on your screen will tell you about the emergency and how best to respond.

You will be able to check an alert is genuine at gov.uk/alerts. If you receive an alert, read the alert carefully and follow the instructions.

For emergencies please dial 999

For something non-urgent but you feel the police should know about please call 101.   

If you suspect criminal activity and wish to remain anonymous  your can or go online to Crimestoppers and also to report non urgent crimes. Or submit online at www.leics.police.uk

 The main advice is, do not click on links until you are absolutely sure it is from the company it says. 

Check the email details and this will tell you immediately if it is a scam. 

NEVER give you bank details to anyone who sends a text or email as no banks or legitimate companies will never request this information by text or email.

Call Action Fraud for help