Eardisley

Eardisley and District Neighbourhood Watch

Eardisley neighbourhood watch is registered with the National Neighbourhood Watch Association (N.N.W.A.) It was formed during 1970's following a spate of local house burglaries and burglaries of business premises.The group is headed by its chairman Mr. Bill Rowlatt, a retired Police Officer and its meetings take place  twice a year unless extraordinary/emergency meetings are called for.

At present we have a total of twenty local volunteers who go out to perform pro-active patrols, mostly during the late night and early morning periods. Their role is to observe any suspicious persons, vehicles, or situations that they may see during the observations period and report to the Police via mobile phone. Volunteers patrol in pairs and are covered by strict guidelines. They inform the Police, before going on patrol and when they return, providing their mobile telephone number and registration number of the vehicle they are using.

More volunteers are always needed. This pro-active extension to neighbourhood watch membership has reduced crime considerably in the area, and given the Police immediate opportunities to apprehend offenders for a variety of criminal offences and activity.

The group also have a quick method of sending information out to area co-ordinators by a telephone messaging or 'round robin' system. This has proved most useful when the Police or the group want to send around a message or information very quickly. Residents are encouraged to inform their house or vehicle insurers that they are in a N.N.W.A. registered district, as many will offer substantial discounts on insurance premiums. Notification of meetings is printed in the local Offa Tree News magazine and the meetings are open to everyone. Currently, a proposal has been made for the purchase of C.C.T.V. equipment to permanently record traffic activity at a central location near the Tram Inn, which will help prevent and detect crime and assist the Police with their enquiries to trace suspect vehicles etc.

The West Mercia Police can be contacted on 03003 333 000 (they will require your postcode) or in an emergency always dial  999. If anyone witnesses a crime or has suspicions, or has to call  999, then please also call Bill Rowlatt on 327829 or Mike Dutton on 327404. To join our night patrol volunteers then please call Mike. We are always available to offer any help or advice.