Neighbourhood Watch

The aim of Neighbourhood Watch is to help you protect yourself, your home, and your community.

The scheme is supported by the Department of Justice, the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI), and the Northern Ireland Policing Board (NIPB). Locally, it is run by PSNI District Teams and Policing and Community Safety Partnerships (PCSPs).

Neighbourhood Watch is one of the best-known ways to prevent crime. Anyone can join, and by getting involved you can help the police lower crime in your area. The scheme also encourages people to look out for each other and helps to build stronger, safer communities.

Neighbourhood Watch works by creating close links between local residents, the police, and other community partners.

Neighbourhood Watch helps reduce crime and fear of crime by:

• improving home security
• encouraging people to be alert and report concerns
• building community spirit
• helping to make your local area a better place to live

Neighbourhood Watch Co-ordinator

PCSP and PSNI would like to see more people set up Neighbourhood Watch schemes across Newry, Mourne and Down.

A scheme can cover one street, part of an estate, or a whole area. Each group needs a Neighbourhood Watch Co-ordinator. This person is the main link between the community and local police. They share information and updates with members of the scheme.

Get Involved

If you’d like more information or want to start a Neighbourhood Watch scheme in your area, please contact the Policing & Community Safety Partnership at Newry, Mourne & Down District Council:

Tel: 0330 137 4038
Email: pcsp@nmandd.org

To fill out an application form, click here.