This year, Neighbourhood Watch Week is being held between October 2 and 8. Ipswich Police invite all members of the community to participate in local programs and activities being held throughout the week.
Neighbourhood Watch Week is an opportunity for all communities across the Ipswich Police District to show your support to your local Neighbourhood Watch (NHW) group.
The week focuses on raising public awareness of local NHW, their programs and the advantages of belonging to a local NHW group.
Ipswich Police want to encourage you and your follow residents to become involved in your nearest NHW which will improve the support of NHW in your local community as well as raise awareness on reporting crime to police.
Neighbourhood Watch is a community based program introduced in 1984 designed to reduce localised crime and the fear of crime.
Queensland Police work in partnership with the local NHW groups to prevent crime, stop social isolation and
