Householders urged to join HomeWatch

Date published: 11 January 2010

OLDHAMERS are being encouraged to fight crime by joining HomeWatch.

It provides a valuable link between residents and the police, and members are encouraged to pass on information to police about suspicious incidents as well as circulate crime prevention advice.

Residents in Werneth are invited to the next HomeWatch meeting tomorrow (7pm) at Christ Church, Block Lane.

Details of other HomeWatch meetings can be found at gmp.police.uk/neighbourhoodpolicing or by contacting your local Neighbourhood Policing Team.

Oldham West area inspector Alan Humphries said: “Residents can help us to beat burglars, bogus callers and other suspicious characters by getting involved in a local HomeWatch scheme.

“Through regular meetings, neighbours can share information with each other and the police. We can then respond to these concerns and work together with residents to make their neighbourhood a safer and more pleasant place to live.”

The HomeWatch scheme has been hailed as one the largest and most successful crime prevention initiatives across the force and has a proven track record in significantly reducing crime in local communities.

Some insurance companies can even offer cheaper premiums if residents are part of a HomeWatch scheme.

For more information about setting up a HomeWatch scheme contact your local Neighbourhood Policing Team:

::Oldham West (covering Werneth, Alexandra, Medlock Vale and Coldhurst) on 0161-856 8927 or oldhamwest.npt@gmp.police.uk

::Oldham East (covering St Mary’s, St James’ and Waterhead) on 0161-856 9028 or oldhameast.npt@gmp.police.uk

::Failsworth and Hollinwood (covering Failsworth East, Failsworth West, Hollinwood and Limeside) on 0161 856 8914 or failsworthandhollinwood.npt@gmp.police.uk

::Royton and Shaw (covering Royton North, Royton South, Crompton and Shaw) on 0161-856 8983 or roytonandshaw.npt@gmp.police.uk

::Chadderton (covering Chadderton North, Chadderton South and Chadderton Central) on 0161- 856 8825 or chadderton.npt@gmp.police.uk

::Saddleworth and Lees (covering Saddleworth North, Saddleworth South and Saddleworth West and Lees) on 0161-856 4524 or saddleworthandlees.npt@gmp.police.uk

::Oldham Town Centre on 0161- 856 8903 or oldhamtowncentre.npt@gmp.police.uk  

To report crime, call police on 0161-872 5050 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800-555 111. For more information visit www.gmp.police.uk