Petersfield Area Neighbourhood Watch Association

New PANWA Website under development

It is likely that this website will change a great deal in the near future. Possibly in the next few days.

The transfer is expected to be seamless.

To prevent crime by improving security, increasing vigilance, creating and maintaining a caring community and reducing opportunities for crime by increasing crime prevention awareness.
To assist the police in detecting crime by promoting effective communication and the prompt reporting of suspicious and criminal activity.
To reduce undue fear of crime by providing accurate information about risks and by promoting a sense of security and community spirit, particularly amongst the more vulnerable members of the community.
To improve police/community liaison by providing effective communications which warn Co-ordinators of local crime trends which they can disseminate to their scheme members, and by members informing the police of incidents when they occur.

No Cold Calling Zones established in Petersfield

No Cold Calling Zone have three elements:

To deter the cold caller - by placing signage at the entrance to the road.
To empower the householder to say "no" to cold callers - by providing information and support.
To enforce trading standards legislation - providing a response to reports of cold calling as soon as possible.