ADUR NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH ASSOCIATION

The Association encompasses all of the wards within the Adur District Council area, located within the boundaries of the West Downs Division of Sussex Police. It operates by linking individual members through a network of Co-ordinators running street schemes supported by area Co-ordinators in direct contact with the Crime Prevention Co-ordinator attached to West Downs Division of Sussex Police.

OBJECTIVES AND BENEFITS

The main objectives include:-

• Promoting home security and other measures which reduce the opportunities for crime to be committed.
• Fostering communications between members and the police.
• Encouraging members to be alert and vigilant and more observant during their normal daily lives.
• Watching over the vulnerable to prevent them from being victims of crime.
• Reducing the fear of crime amongst all members of the community - from the youngest to the oldest.

The benefits are both substantial and worthwhile including:-

• A marked reduction in local crime - burglary, car theft, graffiti, and vandalism.
• Advice on security matters and information regarding local crime is available.
• A reduction in the cost of premiums is given by many insurance companies for house and contents insurance.
• An improved quality of life and community spirit. Peace of mind knowing that you live in a caring community.

PUBLICATIONS

The West Downs Watch

Published three times a year and delivered to every one of the member households. It covers a wide range of topics relevant to the Association's activities such as information on bogus callers, drugs, current projects, reports on speakers and meetings. It is free to members and funded by its advertisers.

The West Downs Newsletter

Compiled monthly by the Crime Prevention Co-ordinator at West Downs Divisional Police Headquarters. In addition to general information concerned with crime prevention it lists burglaries committed during the past month. Each entry on the list is made as and when the crime is reported providing an up to date record that is accessible on the web site twenty four hours a day. For those registered with crimEmail, automated notifications of crimes committed in their selected areas are also sent. Hard copies of the Newsletter are distributed to every Co-ordinator and in most areas to every household member.

Meetings

Dates will be notified as they become available.

The Internet

Web pages are updated at regular intervals where appropriate. For the very latest information check these pages regularly.