Tips to keep your community safe

You can help to keep your community safer by following some of our simple advice.

• Report if streets, footpaths and subways are not well lit to your local authority
• If there are any new building developments planned for your area, such as shopping precincts, housing estates and car parks, contact your local authority or the developer to ask about how the building designs are minimising opportunities for criminals
• Ask what your childrens' school is doing to prevent vandalism and the risk of arson, e.g. good lighting with metal grills to prevent smashing and using anti-climb paint to stop intruders
• Develop a local Neighbourhood Watch, or Home Watch to collaborate with local people to protect your community
• Does your insurance company offer discounts on home insurance if you are a member of the Neighbourhood Watch? If not, find an insurance company who does
• Contact your local Crime and Disorder Reduction/Community Safety Partnership to find out about local crime reduction schemes that you may like to be involved in and what action is being taken to tackle any particular local problems you're concerned about (Go to: Home Office Crime Reduction to find out more)