Our Vision: Crime reduction through a united and involved community
Our Mission: To promote crime prevention through a solid community partnership
Our Goals: A strong community organisation that is involved in crime prevention through providing services and information to the community.
To achieve this Neighbourhood Watch have developed strategies to:
- Improve the level of public awareness of personal and household security in the community.
- Encourage participation in "Operation Identification" to deter criminals from stealing personal property.
- Enhance the community's awareness of personal safety in and outside the home.
- Reduce the fear of crime in the community
History
The Neighbourhood Watch program was first implemented in the Northern Territory in March 1988. The Program now covers Darwin, Palmerston. Howard Springs, Humpty Doo, Wagait Beach (Mandorah) and Dundee Beach. The Program is also operating effectively in Alice Springs, Tennant Creek and Katherine with a membership of over 13,000 residents. Up until 2002 Neighbourhood Watch in the Northern Territory was run completely by the Northern Territory Police Crime Prevention Unit. With Police resources stretched to the limit a committee was formed in 2000 of NHW members to plan the formation of a separate arm of Neighbourhood Watch which would work in close unison with the Northern Territory Police Crime Prevention Unit.
In 2002 Neighbourhood Watch Board of management was elected by the members and follows the following structure.
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Structure
Neighbourhood Watch in the Northern Territory operates under the direction and responsibility of the Public Arm of the Board and the Police Arm working in unison for the benefit of the program.
Every area must have a Police Co-ordinator from the Crime Prevention Unit attend all meetings and they assist the Area Co-ordinator to maintain the governance and rules of the program.
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Operation Indentification - Engraving
Thieves are deterred from taking items which have been marked as it makes them difficult to sell.
NHW strongly encourage the identification of valuable items and the recording of serial numbers together with photographs of your valuables. NHW provide engraving services at our open days, engravers are available from your local electoral office or alternatively personal engravers can be purchased for a reasonable cost.
After you have engraved your equipment you place the appropriate NHW sticker on the items. Stickers are available from your local MLA's office or the Crime Prevention Unit at Berrimah.
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Home Security Tips
Leaving home - Lock up! Even if you think you will only be away for 5 minutes, that can be all the time it takes for a thief to get in and out of your home.
Beware of Hiding Places in your Garden - Thieves do not usually target homes that have an unrestricted view from the street. By keeping your garden trimmed and installing garden lighting you can minimize the risk of an intruder.
Uncollected Mail and Messages - Arrange for a neighbour to take deliveries for you and clear your mailbox. Messages left on the door says one thing: that you are out and even when you may return.
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Going On Holidays?
Four out of five break-ins occur when a house is empty, so don't advertise the fact that you're away! Download the "Before you go on holidays" checklist to help you plan for your next holiday.
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Personal Awareness
Prevention is better that cure. Download our "Personal Awareness" flier for some useful tips
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