Neighbourhood Watch

Neighbourhood Watch

Neighbourhood WatchThere are 11 accredited Neighbourhood Watch schemes running in Coleraine Borough.

Neighbourhood Watch is a simple scheme which lets communities work together to develop a safe Neighbourhood. If you are considering setting up a scheme this checklist will help you on your way!

Neighbourhood Watch Scheme CHECKLIST

  1. Find out the level of interest in the community for a Neighbourhood Watch scheme *
  2. A Neighbourhood Watch Co-ordinator Application form needs to be completed & send to PSNI who will vet the nominated person (Appendix C)*
  3. Identify what you would like the scheme to do for your area
  4. Complete the Neighbourhood Watch SCHEME application form (Appendix D) and photo ID form (below) which will be sent by PSNI to the co-ordinator once they are vetted.
  5. A meeting will follow with the designated Police officer for the scheme area and confirm a location map which outlines where signage should go. The Police officer returns this and the forms along with 2 photos to the Community Safety Partnership *
  6. Once the scheme is accredited you will receive a confirmation letter from the Community Safety Unit
  7. Neighbourhood Watch Signage will be erected in the area identified on the application form.

* Can be completed simultaneously

Accredited Neighbourhood Watch Schemes in Coleraine Borough
1 Heights Community Association, Coleraine
2 The Creeve, Coleraine
3 Portstewart
4 Newbridge Park, Coleraine
5 Churchlands Road, Coleraine
6 Clarence Court / Rope Walk, Coleraine
7 Hezlet Court, Coleraine (Elderwatch)
8 Slemish Place, Coleraine
9 Garvagh Neighbourhood Watch Scheme
10 Clifton/ Hendra Park, Coleraine
11 Society Court, Coleraine

You will find more information on what Neighbourhood Watch is about in Coleraine Borough here and you can download the official Neighbourhood Watch Scheme policy or print off the forms you need which are listed below. For information about Neighbourhood Watch throughout the UK you can log onto www.neighbourhoodwatch.net.

Neighbouthood Watch information
Neighbourhood Watch Policy
Neighbourhood Watch PowerPoint presentation
Getting Started - Issues to consider
Neighbourhood Watch Questionnaire
Sample Register of Interest form
Getting the Right Volunteer Co-ordinator
Neighbourhood Watch information card
Neighbourhood Watch Co-ordinator Application appendix C form
Neighbourhood Watch scheme application form (appendix D)
Photo ID form Appendix 2