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                   What is the                 

 Maghull & Lydiate HomeWatch Association ?

 It is the collection of individual Homewatch groups in our local area with the specific purpose of educating, advising & encouraging local people in home security and letting them be aware of the general criminal activity to which their homes could be subjected.

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 'Maghull & Lydiate HomeWatch Association'  was set up in 1990

and currently has a membership = 4,618 households

Maghull is a low-crime area ~ with more members we could make it even better

How much does this cost ? Answer = less than £1 per YEAR !!!

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  1. The Merseyside Police say . . .

    "Homewatch is the best known and most effective example of the community and police working together to prevent crime, reduce the fear of crime and improve quality of life.

    A local Homewatch scheme could help address not only those crimes traditional associated with Homewatch such as burglary and car crime but also help with the problems of youths causing annoyance and incidents of anti-social behaviour in the area."

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Homewatch / Neighbourhood-Watch is now 28 years old.

Since 1982, it has helped reduce crime where ever people set up a scheme.

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10 reasons to start a Homewatch scheme in YOUR road:

  1.   1.    Every 1-in-30 households in GB can expect to become a victim of burglary at sometime.

  2.         In Homewatch areas you are 10 times less likely to be targeted = only 1-in-300.

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  4.   2.    By displaying Homewatch signs in your area you tell burglars you and your neighbours

  5. are security conscious.

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  7.    3.    Members with an e-mail address can receive local crime trends prevention trends and

  8. updates from the crime prevention officer.

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  10. 4.    Members have access to a confidential and secure dedicated telephone line.  

  11.         This can be used to leave information about criminal activity in your area.      

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  13.         5.    Starting a Homewatch scheme helps to bring community spirit back to an area.

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  15.      6.    Representatives are invited to attend the local meeting at which Neighbourhood

  16. police inspectors and crime prevention officers are present.

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  18. 7.    Free up to date crime-prevention information and crime details are available. 

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  20.     8.    Scheme leaders are invited to attend police forums to raise your concerns or ask

  21. questions on your behalf.

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  23. 9.    Homewatch Members receive a free newsletter which is delivered every month.

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  25.   10.  Most insurance companies offer reduced household insurance premiums to members.


     This information was taken from the Merseyside Police website (see our 'Very Useful Links' page)    ___________________________________________________________________

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