News

29
Aug
2023

Wiltshire NHW AGM 2023 – 7th October 2023

You are welcome to join us for our 2023 AGM, details below: Saturday 7th October 2023 10.00 until midday Wiltshire Police HQ London Road Devizes SN10 2DN Guest speakers include Wiltshire’s Chief Constable, Catherine Roper and Beth Simpson, Regional Manager Crimestoppers with good time for Q and A. If you have any questions about the […]

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29
Aug
2023

Cyber Crime Ambassadors

Wiltshire now has two accredited Cyber Crime Ambassadors following completion of training organised by the national Neighbourhood Watch Network in collaboration with Avast! These volunteer Ambassadors are able to offer talks to groups on cyber crime related topics. They will also be working closely with Wiltshire Police cyber crime staff. If you know a group […]

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29
Aug
2023

Working with Crimestoppers

In light of the current emphasis on the police demonstrating follow-up to reported crimes, Wiltshire NHW has a good working relationship with Crimestoppers who offer 100% anonymity in the reporting of crime or suspicious activity… Giving information to Crimestoppers is not ‘grassing’… …it could help to save lives Telephone 0800 555111 www.crimestoppers-uk.org

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03
Aug
2023

Prize Draw – Win festival tickets and do a good thing with Neighbourhood Watch!

We are delighted that our crowdfunder managed to raise over £21,000 (plus gift aid!) for our Neighbourhood Watch youth work programme to continue and thrive, with donations still coming in! To really ensure we meet our goal of £30,000 so we can hire a Young People’s Community Engagement worker, we are running an exciting flash […]

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02
Jun
2023

NHW street sign initiative

Wiltshire NHW Association Chair Paul Sunners has been supporting a NHW street sign initiative in Trowbridge. Street signs give NHW visibility in any local area. For more information go to www.wiltshirenhw.org or contact wnhwa.chair@gmail.com

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02
Jun
2023

Neighbourhood Watch Week 3rd to 9th June 2023

Wiltshire NHW Association remains committed to the principle Safer Communities and the importance of good neighbourhood policing. Neighbourhood Watch Week offers an opportunity for NHW members to consider how they can support their community in being a Better Place to Live. For more information relating to ‘We make this a better place to live’ go […]

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04
May
2023

Good Practice

Wiltshire NHW Association were invited to submit its thoughts on what it considered represented good practice in neighbourhood policing. The outline below has been shared with Wiltshire’s new Chief Constable, Ms Catherine Roper. Good Practice

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08
Feb
2023

Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week 2023

Help is there for you. This year’s Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week is to make people aware of what support is available. Wiltshire Police is encouraging people to report any form of sexual violence as part of the #ItsNotOk national campaign. All week we’ll be raising awareness of rape and sexual assault alongside […]

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25
Nov
2022

Join our Committee

Our Association would welcome hearing from any member who is interested in contributing to the work of our committee in supporting its administration as well as developing the role of Neighbourhood Watch across Wiltshire and Swindon. Our Association enjoys an excellent relationship with Wiltshire Police with whom we share a desire to strengthen neighbourhood policing. […]

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02
Nov
2022

Chief Constable outlines important changes to improve our service to the community

Wiltshire Police Chief Constable Kier Pritchard has outlined important changes made by the Force to improve our service to you, our communities, following the publication of an independent report in July. This includes new, wholesale priorities to improve the service provided to victims of crime, improving the quality of investigations and identifying vulnerability. The Police […]

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