Author Archives: WDNHWA
Cybercrime
Wikipedia defines ‘Cybercrime’ (or Computer crime) as any crime that involves a computer and a network. (Source: Wikipedia) These days, ‘Computer’ can mean a desktop PC, laptop, tablet or Smartphone, and ‘Network’ can be either the Internet or the mobile … Continue reading
Notes on working to protect older people
From 2002, Wycombe District Neighbourhood Watch Association (WDNHWA) felt that it should address issues relating to older people with Co-ordinators being encouraged to look out for any of their neighbours who may be vulnerable or showing signs of being fundamentally … Continue reading
Schemes and Scams
Is it time you relaunched? It may be some time since your Neighbourhood Watch (NHW) scheme had any contact with us and perhaps morale amongst your members is flagging a bit or you may have new members since you started. … Continue reading
NHW Schemes & Committee
Do you need a re-launch? It may have been some time since your Neighbourhood Watch scheme had any contact with us and perhaps morale amongst your members is flagging a bit or you have new members since you started. If … Continue reading
10 ways to deter burglars
How to deter opportunistic thieves – 10 ways to make it difficult and dangerous for them to spend time breaking in to your house Lights – you should have motion sensor lights outside the house to illuminate any burglar, and … Continue reading
Social media and burglaries
A new way of finding houses to burgle Most burglaries are opportunistic, not planned – and therefore there are plenty of things you can do to make your house less attractive to an opportunistic thief. However, thieves have found a … Continue reading
Scams update
Theft of Bikes and Home Burglaries via GPRS Tracking Bikes are being stolen, by means of thieves making use of GPRS tracking websites. These websites are meant to aid people who want to improve their cycling, either for fitness, recreational … Continue reading
Car Theft
Car theft, both of and from cars, accounts for nearly 25% of all reported crime. Bad luck, if a professional car thief wants to steal your car he can probably do so in a matter of seconds, and it’s unlikely … Continue reading
Preventing theft from your garden shed
Top Ten Tips to help prevent a theft from your garden shed Quite apart from risking losing valuable equipment, you risk having your own garden tools or ladders used to burgle your house, so securing the contents of your garden … Continue reading
Protect your home
Protect your home with these simple devices We have a good range of simple and useful anti-crime devices that could help protect you from opportunistic thieves, and if you would like to learn more about any of them, contact us … Continue reading
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