Neighbourhood Support is a community-based programme actively promoted by the Police. It encourages citizens to take standard precautions and co-operate with their neighbours in crime prevention. These include common-sense procedures, such as keeping properties secure, depositing large amounts of cash at a bank and not holding money at home, safely depositing and/or insuring jewellery and other valuables, keeping an eye on neighbouring properties and reporting anything suspicious. It is advisable always to lock windows and doors when you leave home, and let your neighbours know if you plan to be away for any length of time. It is also a good idea to install deadlocks and leave your home looking 'lived in' when you go away. Most communities have
Neighbourhood Support groups and it is best to ask about these when moving into a new home.
