Neighbourhood Watch
Neighbourhood Watch is a voluntary community program supported by Victoria Police. Neighbourhood Watch is about neighbours working together to make our communities better, safer and friendlier places to live. The emphasis is on the prevention of crime.
Somers Neighbourhood Watch operates along-side, and with the support of the Somers Residents Association.
The Somers Neighbourhood Watch Program aims to:
- Minimise the incidence of preventable crime by encouraging the reporting of crime and suspicious behaviour to Victoria Police.
- Improve personal and household security through educational programs
- Maintain a strong relationship with our local police officers at Hastings Police Station via regular ‘Meet & Greet’ events where residents can discuss any issues or concerns
- Reduce fear of crime by better understanding how to best minimise & prevent crimes and by meeting with our local police officers
Reporting crimes or incidents.
Urgent Matters Call Triple Zero (000) immediately if you see criminal activity or an incident in progress, or if you or any other person is in imminent danger.
Call operators are highly trained and will dispatch the closest available police unit if deemed necessary (do not call the Hastings Police Station in an emergency).
Non-urgent matters can be logged by calling 131 444, 24/7 or via the Victoria Police website
https://www.police.vic.gov.au/report#non-urgent-reporting
Anonymous crime reports can be made to Crime Stoppers by calling 1800 333 000 or or via the Crime Stoppers website
Reporting any suspicious activity in our local community helps the Victoria Police keep our village safe.
Victoria Police Eyewatch Face Book page keeps you up to date on how police on the Peninsula are working to keep everyone safe.
Click on this link to take a look..
Christine Malbon
Co-ordinator Somers NHW
NHW Featured News:
Please view the crime prevention brochures from Victoria Police below:
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NEWSLETTERS
(Please note: NHW Somers news is now incorporated within the SRA newsletters here)
