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Most crime is opportunist, committed on the spur of the moment, or when a car or house is left unlocked. This means there is enormous scope for reducing chances for criminals.

The main aim of a Neighbourhood Watch scheme is to create a partnership between the local community, the police and the local authority.

Neighbourhood Watch started in the UK in 1982. There are now some 150,000 schemes running throughout the UK covering nearly five million households, which makes Neighbourhood Watch the largest voluntary movement in the country.

What can Neighbourhood Watch schemes do?

They can target local crime problems and take action to prevent them. In consultation with the local police they can find out from local people what crimes most concern and affect them and focus on those specific problems.

Most crime is opportunist, committed on the spur of the moment, or when a car or house is left unlocked. This means there is enormous scope for reducing chances for criminals.

Traditional Neighbourhood Watch activity has focused on the immediate vicinity of homes. However, more and more schemes are now broadening their range of work.

Local problems such as combating anti-social behaviour, vandalism and graffiti are well within the scope of a well-organised neighbourhood watch scheme. You can also take action such as fitting more secure door and window locks in vulnerable homes. You could also lobby the local authority, for example, to improve street lighting or step up the security of a communal entrance.

For more information contact Ray Ingram

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Most crime is opportunist, committed on the spur of the moment, or when a car or house is left unlocked. This means there is enormous scope for reducing chances for criminals.

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September 29, 2025

Sussex Alerts - Wealden Police

Arrests

A total of 15 arrests were made last week in Wealden.

An individual was arrested in Uckfield for possession with intent to supply a class A drug.

Two drivers were arrested for being over the alcohol limit in Hartfield and Hailsham.

5 people were arrested for assault, one of which of an emergency worker, in East Hoathly, Horam and Hailsham.

Other offences included criminal damage and blackmail.

 

Help us tackle anti social behaviour

Antisocial behaviour affects us all. That’s why we have increased patrols in key areas.

If you witness anything that needs attention, don’t hesitate to report it. Your report could make all the difference.

If we aren’t aware we can’t act.

Not sure where to report? You can find advice here https://orlo.uk/atjzX

 

Horam Patrols

While out on patrol in Horam, PCSO Thompson and PCSO Park stopped by the new pump track.

Some great conversations were had with local residents and young riders, who were clearly enjoying the space and even showed us a few impressive tricks!

It’s brilliant to see the continued investment in Horam’s activity areas and play parks, and a great addition to the community that we hope will be enjoyed for many years to come.

 

Fraud Aware - investment fraud

Be scam aware, it could be investment fraud...

If you’ve been tempted by a get rich quick scheme, you’re not alone. Online investment fraud and associated scams are now prolific on social media, often using celebrities to promote them.

With victims of investment fraud in Sussex losing an average of £34k to investment fraud, so far this year, we are asking the public to be extra vigilant to scams when looking to invest.

You can read more here https://orlo.uk/hr3Ja

Every year, the British public loses billions of pounds to fraudsters.

With scams ranging from the simplest confidence trick to the most sophisticated high-tech online fraud, it pays to keep up to date with the latest news and advice.

Read the latest Surrey Police and Sussex Police Fraud Newsletter online here https://orlo.uk/LW4DF

Join the Rural Crime Team this Saturday! 🚜

Organised by the East Sussex Ploughing Match Society, we invite everyone down for a day of tradition, skill and community spirit at this years Ploughing Match!

 This is always a fun day for all ages, and will be a great chance to meet and speak with our Rural Crime Team.

 

Find us at

📍 Blackbarn Farm, Lower Dicker, BN27 4BZ
📅 Saturday 27th September
🕒 From 09:30 onwards

 

We hope to see you there!

 

Contact Us

For non-emergency incidents or crime prevention advice, click www.sussex.police.uk (If you report a crime online, we will assess it in the same way as a 101 call).  

Call 101 when you do not require an urgent response. In an emergency when life is threatened or there is immediate danger always call 999.  

Speak to us face-to-face at a police station or contact the local policing team at www.sussex.police.uk/area/your-area.  

If you have a hearing or speech impairment, or other forms of communication difficulties.

Those with textphone can text 18001 101, or BSL users can use SignVideo to provide a Video Relay Service (here: https://signvideo.co.uk/), to report crime through a live online interpreter, who will contact the police on your behalf, when you do not require an urgent response.

In an emergency when life is threatened or there is immediate danger please use the textphone service 18000 or text us on 999.

BSL users can call 999 BSL (here: https://999bsl.co.uk/)  to use a British Sign Language interpreter.

For more information on textphone and Relay UK please visit: https://www.relayuk.bt.com/how-to-use-relay-uk/contact-999-using-relay-uk.html.

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