Ways to Proactively Prevent Crimes in Your Neighborhood

We are living in a time in which we must be watchful of suspicious individuals who lurk around our neighborhoods  with the intentions to kill, steal, rape, or destroy our valuables.  Crime can happen in any neighborhood at any time.  You must be watchful and help prevent crimes in your community.  Here are valuable tips that can help you prevent crimes in your neighborhood.

Step 1

BE WATCHFUL
You should watch and be aware of who come and goes in your neighborhood. Note, that this is not the same as being a snooping busy body, but instead you are looking out for the well-being and the safety of your neighbors.  You should take note of strangers who behave suspiciously when lurking around your neighborhood.
You should pay particular attention to what they look like and what they are wearing.  You should also be aware of strange vehicles that constantly come and go as well.  Be sure to write down the license plate number of any strange vehicles and an explicit description of strangers that you observe in your neighborhood and be prepared to give this information to the police so that they can investigate.

Step 2

 

SECURE YOUR HOME
Make sure that you secure your home at all times to prevent crime suspects from breaking into your home. Make sure that your windows and doors are locked when you are away.  You should also have a neighbor that you trust keep a watchful eye on your home when you know that you will be away.  It would be wise to invest in a good security system if you can.

Step 3
COMMUNICATE WITH YOUR NEIGHBORS
It is imperative that you communicate with your neighbors consistently.  It’s good to know who your neighbors are.  If you have lived in your neighborhood for quite some time, you really should know who lives next door to you.  If you just moved into a new neighborhood you should get acquainted with your new neighbors.  You should also try to attend block club meetings and other community events as often as you can.  This is a good way to get to know your neighbors better.

Step 4

CALL POLICE
If you ever witness a crime in progress, don’t hesitate to call your local law enforcers or you can call 911 immediately. Don’t be afraid to call for help.  Or, if you suspect that someone is up to no-good you should call your area law enforcement facility.  It’s better to be safe now that sorry later.

Tips and warnings:  never try to confront a criminal alone or take the law into your own hands in any way!