About Whitacre, Parnwell NeighbourhoodWatch
Welcome to Parnwell NeighbourhoodWatch website!
Neighbourhood-Watch.org is a community website designed by Ronna Fu, a resident in Parnwell, for her community. Parnwell Neighbourhood Watch is a community who care. It is a scheme working in partnership between Parnwell and the Police. It is a partnership to prevent or reduce the opportunities for crime and increase the likelihood of catching criminals.Whitacre, Parnwell Neighbourhood Watch is not just about reducing burglary figures – its about creating a community who care. It brings people together and can make a real contribution to improving their lives. The activity of watch members can foster a new community spirit and a belief in the community's ability to tackle problems. At the same time, you feel secure, knowing your neighbours are keeping an eye on your property.
There will be organised meetings for scheme's members from time to time. Schemes keep in close touch with local police to share information and advice. Attendance is not compulsory but you will find them very beneficial. Please select the Local Events link to get more info on the next meeting.
About Whitacre, Parnwell
Whitacre, Parnwell comprises 108 homes. One of the many advantages of living on Whitacre, Parnwell is it is ideal for people with young children who attend Parnwell Primary School as it is minutes away on Saltersgate. There is One Stop convenient store in Parnwell centre. If you want to do a big shop you have the option of a short walk to Sainsbury's on Oxney Road.Neighbourhood Watch
We Need You! Any scheme relies on the enthusiam and commitment of watch members. It is not about being a nosy neighbour but much more about looking out for each other and promoting community involvement.For further details on setting up an NHW scheme in your street please feel free to contact the following:
Carol Aston, Community Safety Officer, Community Safety Unit, Bridge St Police Station. Tel: 01733 424417 or drop us here.
Futher information can also be obtained from the Cambridgeshire Constabulary website:
www.cambs.police.uk
If you would like to advertise your event, group, organisation or business on this web site, please email me for further details.
Breaking News!
Good news - if you live in the Eastern sector of the city, crime figures from September 2008 has fallen to -20.7%Crime Figures September 08 = 174
Crime Figures September 09 = 138
Between Start of April and End of September 2008 Crime figures were 992
Between Start of April and end of September 2009 Crime figures were 904
this is a drop of -8.9%
This is due to an enormous amount of work from local residents, the local policing team and outside agencies.
Free Local Calls
We have now launched the new, cheaper non-emergency telephone number. The new number is 0345 456 456 4. Please save this in your address books for future reference.
The old number, 0845 456 456 4, will continue to operate alongside the new number until April 2011.
The move will allow people with call packages which provide free local calls to benefit as 0345 numbers are classed as local calls.
Remember - in an emergency, always dial 999. You should dial 999 if lives are in danger or if there is serious risk of injury, if a serious crime is happening or if a criminal is still at the scene. In all other cases, and for general enquiries, please call us on 0345 456 456 4. This number is staffed by specially trained operators, 24 hours a day, seven days a week including bank holidays.