Inquirers' Guide - Step 1
Contact your local District Crime Prevention Coordinator (DCPC), who will assist you in getting a Neighbourhood Watch (NHW) programme started in your area.
Working out a NHW Boundary
Your DCPC will provide you with a map with suggested boundaries for your new NHW area.
A NHW area ideally is made up of about 500 homes which can be defined by natural boundaries, eg creek, hill, or major road. This area is then broken down into: four zones of about 125 homes, and each is further broken down into: blocks containing about 8-12 homes.
You may be required to conduct an accurate house count which will bring all relevant information on the area up to date.
If there has been a previous inquiry for a map covering the same area, you will be informed of all details of the previous inquirer. We suggest that you contact them and join forces in establishing your NHW area.
Last Updated: 09/12/2005