Nottinghamshire Police is looking for volunteers to support a new scheme.

Street Watch is a scheme for the community run by the community to improve the local area. Street Watch is a group of community-minded residents who walk their local areas in pairs or small groups, wearing high visibility jackets. The member’s role is to report to the police or relevant local agencies to help improve their community.

It’s not about confrontation, it’s about being a positive presence in your community and working together with your local policing team. Think of it as a walking version of Neighbourhood Watch.As volunteers, whilst on the walk, you would be asked to report issues such as graffiti, fly tipping, overgrown footpaths, ASB hotspots etc and report these back on the Fix My Street system run by the Office of Police Crime Commissioners Office.

These identified issues can then be picked up by the Immediate Justice team. The Immediate Justice scheme will ensure people who commit low-level offences and/or antisocial behaviour are made to clean up local streets or public Think of it as a “You said, We did” kind of approach…. You identify the issues, and we will arrange for services to put them right helping to improve the area where you live or work.

Why Join StreetWatch?

• Make a positive impact: Help improve your community by reporting local issues to the relevant agency.
• Meet new friends: Meet your neighbours and strengthen bonds within your community.
• Gain valuable experience: Work closely with your local police team and get insight into crime trends and safety tips.
• Be more active: Just 2 hours of patrols per month is all it takes to make an impact.

Who Can Join?

Anyone between 18 and 80 who cares about their community is welcome. Whether you’re retired, a student, or just someone who wants to improve their community, Street Watch is open to you. All volunteers receive training and support from their local policing team. An identified PCSO is allocated as a point of contact and will stay connected with the nominated community coordinator for each group on a fortnightly basis and then once a month would arrange to come out with your group to support you.

Ready to Take Action?

Contact Us on streetwatch@notts.police.uk

By joining Street Watch, you’ll not only help make your community safer—you’ll be part of a movement that fosters trust, friendship, and collaboration.

Let’s build a stronger, safer community together.