Author Archives: WDNHWA
What is Rural Crime?
Rural crime encompasses a diverse array of illicit activities which occur in sparsely populated areas, typically outside of urban or suburban environments. These areas are characterised by small communities, farms, and open spaces. Rural crime tends to fall into one … Continue reading
Benefits of joining a Neighbourhood Watch Scheme
Be protected, be connected, be part of Neighbourhood Watch! In today’s fast-paced world, where technology has made it easier to connect with people across the globe, it is paradoxically becoming increasingly common for individuals to feel disconnected from those who … Continue reading
Minimising the Risk of Fraud
Fraud protection involves safeguarding oneself against deceptive practices that can lead to financial or personal harm. Taking positive action to block the routes of communication often exploited by criminals is essential. Being aware of potential threats helps you recognise and … Continue reading
Going Away Checklist
Peace of mind whilst you’re away: Secure your home before you travel! Everyone needs a holiday, but we want you to come home and find everything as you left it. Almost half of all burglaries happen when a home is … Continue reading
Get your garden safe for the Spring!
Your garden, as well as your house, has valued possessions that thieves would love to steal. It also has equipment that could help them break into your house. Most burglars are looking for easy ways of getting into a house … Continue reading
Community Speed Watch
Community Speedwatch (CSW) is a road safety initiative to reduce traffic speeding on local roads, particularly through villages and built-up areas. The scheme enables volunteers, alongside the Safety Camera Partnership, to work within their community to raise awareness of the … Continue reading
Identity Theft
As the public continue to protect their homes and property against crime identity theft is becoming more of a potentially serious crime. As a victim of identity fraud, you might not realise you’ve been targeted until a bill arrives for … Continue reading
Romance Fraud
Don’t fall for romance fraud this Valentine’s Day! Romance frauds happen when the victim thinks they’ve met the perfect partner through an online dating website or app, but the other person is using a fake profile to form a relationship … Continue reading
Tackling Street Harassment
‘Are you okay?’ could go a long way to tackling street harassment Street harassment is on the rise and that is partly down to our culture of acceptance and tolerance of it. Crimes and harmful behaviours such as public sexual … Continue reading
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