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Eric Tindall, the Chairman of Leicestershire Neighbourhood Watch, has recently put up an e-petition onto directgov.uk to gain support for a measure that will help prevent a huge number of vehicle crimes

This is what he says:

“Over 40,000 number plates are…

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Hampshire Constabulary is praising the courage of a domestic abuse survivor in speaking out to help give strength to others facing similar experiences Gale Marmoy, who is known as Dawn, is re-building her life after years of abuse from her husband. He is now serving a 10-year prison…

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On BBC news this morning an MP (I think it was Sarah Champion) was being interviewed about a new report from the All Party Parliamentary Group for Victims and Witnesses of Crime and Victim Support concerning the underreporting of crime by children. The report has found that only 1 in 20 crimes of…

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I thought you might like to know about National Crimebeat, which is the youth crime prevention charity of the High Sheriffs' Association and is governed by trustees who are mainly former High Sheriffs. They make awards to give recognition to the most innovative and successful crime prevention…

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Just found out today that East Petersfield Community Group in Hampshire has linked up with us to provide their community with some crime prevention advice. The Group, which was formed in May 2010, represents all residents within their catchment area, which includes 750 homes plus a few local…

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We're delighted to announce our first link up with a Neighbourhood Watch in Leicester! Kingswood Area Neighbourhood Watch (KANW) is located in the Western Park area of Leicester, which is a group of five registered neighbourhood watches covering 380 residential and 3 commercial properties. The…

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