Peterborough residents form Neighbourhood Watch to prevent crime

Around 50 residents in Lakeside Edge, Hampton have set up the group, and now Peterborough City Council have supplied them with signs to warn off criminals and yobs in the area.

Cllr John Howard, who represents the Hargate and Hempsted ward, praised the residents, and said: ““ They have already faced antisocial issues, which all the community has come together to address in partnership with the local councillors. Having a Neighbourhood Watch Scheme was a logical next step and credit to all the residents for being involved. It’s a pleasure to fund the street signs to support the new Watch at Lakeside Edge.”

The Watch organiser, Karen King said: “It just made sense to set up our own Watch, it’s brought neighbours together and now we all look out for each other. I recommend Neighbourhood Watch.”

Alan Paul, chairman of Neighbourhood Watch Peterborough said: Lakeside Edge is welcomed to our 300 plus Watch Groups of neighbours across the City. It’s simply neighbours looking after neighbours. Congratulations to all at Lakeside.”

For information about setting up a Neighbourhood watch, visit www.Ourwatch.org.uk and then notify the Peterborough team by emailing [email protected]