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See it, Hear it, Report it.

See it, Hear it, Report it

When you call the police, you expect them to show up, right? And when you report a crime, it should be taken seriously, no matter who you are or where you live. It's essential for the police to have the trust of the communities they serve. Victims need to believe that justice will be served and that criminals will face consequences. Prisons shouldn't be places where people learn to commit more crimes. These aren't unreasonable expectations; they're the foundation of a safe and secure society.

Unfortunately, many people have lost faith that reporting crimes will lead to any action, let alone an arrest. This is not an accident, but the result of Conservative choices over the last 14 years. Community policing was downgraded, with neighbourhood officers pulled off the beat to plug shortages elsewhere.

That's why I'm starting a local campaign to encourage residents to report crime and antisocial behavior whenever they see it.

It's a classic case of "use it or lose it." If we don't report crimes and antisocial behavior, the official statistics will show a decrease in these incidents in our communities. We know that's not the reality, but the consequence will be fewer resources and less police presence in our area.

I hope you find the website helpful. Please feel free to contact me if you think I can assist you further.

Report anti-social behaviour

Dealing with anti-social behavior can be really confusing, right? It's often hard to know who to turn to because responsibility is split between different agencies like the Police, Wakefield Council, and WDH, just to name a few.

To make things easier, we've put together a list of the most common types of anti-social behavior. Just click on the option that best describes your situation, and you'll be directed to the right agency to handle your complaint.

If you don't see your specific issue listed or if you need more support, don't hesitate to reach out to the office of Simon Lightwood MP. We're here to help and will do our best to assist you.

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Set up a neighbourhood watch group

In our constituency survey lots of people said they would like more information on how to get involved in, or how to start a neighbourhood watch group.

Neighbourhood Watch is the largest voluntary crime prevention groups in the country. It is based on the idea of communities coming together to help reduce crime and increase community cohesion.

Benefits of Neighbourhood Watch

People join Neighbourhood Watch for several reasons, to assist with improving personal/community safety, or to join a group of likeminded people in your local area.

Neighbourhood Watch can:

Reduce/prevent local crime and disorder
Reduce fear of crime
Address anti-social behaviour issues
Create safer neighbourhoods
Build community spirit and cohesion
Reassure members of the public
Increase partnership working with other local groups
Provide information to the Police that could assist with apprehending criminals
Improve quality of life and the local environment

How does Neighbourhood Watch work?

Neighbourhood Watch schemes vary in size and geographical area. Some schemes may consist of only a few houses covering a street, whilst others may extend to an entire village.

Residents tend to meet on a regular basis to discuss ways in which they can tackle low-level problems relevant to their area. However, some Neighbourhood Watch schemes exist via social media groups, making use of technology to communicate and share information.

Neighbourhood Watch groups are not expected to and should not act as vigilante groups, but they are encouraged to pay attention towards any suspicious behaviour, and report concerning information to the police.

Neighbourhood Watch Schemes often run campaigns promoting crime prevention advice as well as ways to bid for funding to help the community.

See it, Hear it, Report it.

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