Neighbourhood Watch and Ward Panels

Make a difference with Neighbourhood Watch

Make a difference where you live by joining a Neighbourhood Watch scheme.

There are around 50 schemes operating in Hackney; they aim to encourage members of the local community to ‘get to know’ and ‘look out’ for each other, in order to build social cohesion and reduce crime.

Schemes help lessen people’s anxieties about crime and strengthen links with the Police and Hackney Council. The can also result in reduced insurance premiums for members.

Typically, Neighbourhood Watch schemes are led by a coordinator and are involve of a committee of local residents who meet regularly to identify crime problems and discuss what action can be taken.

Find your local Neighbourhood Watch scheme

To find out more about a Neighbourhood Watch Scheme near you, please contact your nearest Safer Neighbourhoods Team. You can find their details on the Metropolitan Police website.

Community Ward Panels

Every ward across Hackney has its own Community Ward Panel. Chaired by residents, the panel works with the local police and Hackney Council to reduce crime and anti-social behaviour.

The panels also discuss environmental problems that contribute to crime, hate crime and neighbourhood nuisance.

You can have your say by joining your local residents association. You can also contact the Safer Neighbourhoods Team for ways to get involved – see the contact details at the top-right corner of this page.