Not in my Neighbourhood Week in North Warwickshire
Not in my Neighbourhood Week is taking place from 2 – 6 November. Warwickshire Police Safer Neighbourhood Teams and Warwickshire County Council's Community Safety Team will be joining local communities across North Warwickshire in saying "Not in my Neighbourhood" to crime and disorder.
The national campaign from the Home Office is aimed at highlighting what Criminal Justice Agencies, voluntary groups, charities and local people are doing to make neighbourhoods safer and also to send clear messages that crime and disorder will not be tolerated in their community.
Members of the public can get involved by going along to a Crime Prevention Roadshow on Saturday November 7, in Piccadilly village, which starts at 10.30am.
During the week police officers are going to be working to educate young people about the impact of criminal damage and antisocial behaviour by going into secondary schools. Officers from Safer Neighbourhood Teams will be going into Hartshill and Atherstone school, Coleshill school, Kingsbury school and Polesworth school to work alongside pupils.
Sgt Shaun Albrighton said: “We think it is crucial to talk to young people about why they resort to criminal damage and about the impact it has on their community which they are a part of.”
Halloween and bonfire night are exciting times of the year but a small minority of people can cause nuisance. Officers will be increasing their visability at key times and areas to ensure everyone has a fun and safe time this Halloween and Bonfire night.
Warwickshire Police Head of Community Safety, David Whitehouse said: "This week of activities is really important to highlight what we and our partners are doing day in, day out to protect communities in Warwickshire. We always encourage the public to tell us their concerns so that we can address them. Not in my Neighbourhood Week is an ideal opportunity to highlight the important role the public play in combatting crime."
Councillor Richard Hobbs, Warwickshire’s Portfolio Holder for Community Protection added: “Working together with residents and partners helps us to tackle issues like crime, anti-social behaviour, criminal damage and alcohol and drugs misuse at local levels.
“These events provide the perfect opportunity for people to get an insight in to the fantastic work going on to ensure communities are safe. In addition they offer the chance for residents to find out more about getting involved and helping out.”