Street Watch: Be the difference where you live!

Dear Resident

Do you want to make a difference in your neighbourhood?  Nottinghamshire Police is looking for volunteers to support a new scheme. Street Watch will launch on 1st December 2024 starting in the Bestwood and Top Valley areas. Street Watch is a scheme for the community run by the community to improve the local area. Street Watch is a group of community-minded residents who patrol their local areas in pairs, wearing high-visibility jackets, to promote safety and deter crime or anti-social behaviour. It’s not about confrontation—it’s about being a positive presence in your community and working together with your local policing team. Think of it as a walking version of Neighbourhood Watch.

As volunteers, whilst on the walk, you would be asked to report issues such as graffiti, fly tipping, overgrown footpaths, ASB hotspots etc and report these back on the Fix My Street system run by the Office of Police Crime Commissioners Office.

These identified issues can then be picked up by the Immediate Justice team. The Immediate Justice scheme will ensure people who commit low-level offences and/or antisocial behaviour are made to clean up local streets or public Think of it as a “You said, We did” kind of approach…. You identify the issues, and we will arrange for services to put them right helping to improve the area where you live or work.

Why Join StreetWatch?

Who Can Join?

Anyone over 18 who cares about their community is welcome. Whether you’re retired, a student, or just someone who wants to give back, Street Watch is open to you. All volunteers receive training and support from their local policing team. An identified PCSO is allocated as a point of contact and will stay connected with the nominated community coordinator for each group on a fortnightly basis and then once a month would arrange to come out with your group to support you.

Ready to Take Action?

Complete the below survey or join us on Sunday 1st December outside Bestwood Park Church, Elmbridge, Bestwood Park, Nottingham, NG5 5PF between 1:00pm and 17:00pm to hear more.

Please click here to complete the survey

Be Part of Something Bigger

By joining Street Watch, you’ll not only help make your community safer—you’ll be part of a movement that fosters trust, friendship, and collaboration.

Let’s build a stronger, safer community together. 

Contact Us on streetwatch@notts.police.uk