Welcome to the winter edition of the Crime Prevention Newsletter. What to look out for and some useful advice. Stay safe.

Make sure your alarm and any outside lights are in working order. Always activate your alarm when you leave the house. westyorkshire.police.uk/burglary

In the last 24 hours there have been a number of burglaries across the county, a number of these have involved the offender snapping the europrofile lock. Is your home security up to standard? westyorkshire.police.uk/euro-cylinder-…

I should like to take this opportunity to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Your work and commitment to Neighbourhood Watch continues to be a key factor in reducing crime and the fear of crime. We are all looking forward to working with you in 2019.

A new Neighbourhood Watch scheme now set up at Wellhouse near Golcar, Huddersfield.The village has or used to have 17 wells! The community spirit lives on & the Village Hall, run entirely by volunteers, is testimony to that spirit.

4 new watches setup last night at Westwood Park, Clayton Heights, Bradford. The teams are highly motivated and have already done their bit to prevent crime in around the estate by observing and reporting incidents. We wish them every success for the future.

Members of Westwood Park Neighbourhood Watch group at Clayton Heights, Quensbury got together last weekend for a street clean-up on their estate. The area is now spick and span & rubbish free. Thanks goes to staff at Bradford Council who gave up their time & provided transport.

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Did you know? Older people living alone are 50% more likely to visit A&E than those who live with others. Take a look at the #OurNeighbours campaign to see how you can help! Visit: buff.ly/2NWqtx2.

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New Neighbourhood Watch groups set up last week in Long Lee, Thwaites Brow, Keighley, Burley in Wharfedale, Great Horton & Bierley. Some really motivated people here working for the benefit of their communities. Best wishes from West Yorkshire Police Neighbourhood Watch

Residents of Odsal met last Wednesday to set up a Watch scheme and to finalise a street clean up project around Smith Avenue. Thanks to Bradford Council and the local police team for their invaluable assistance in making this happen.

Volunteer and give Odsal a spring clean

Neighbourhood Watch members & staff from Bradford South Area Co-ordinator’s Office, Incommunities, local PCSO's and members of nearby St Paul’s Church joined local residents at the clean up of Odsal around Smith Avenue. A magnificent effort by all concerned.

A good sign! Officers from Odsal kindly help with putting up Neighbourhood Watch signs around the Smith Ave estate. Many thanks guys.

Let's retweet this message far and wide. Please stay at home this weekend. Protect the NHS. Only go out when it’s absolutely necessary. #StayHomeSaveLives westyorkshire.police.uk/coronavirus

It's really easy to sign up to My Community Alert. Have a look at our video below, that shows how easy it is. You can sign up here 👉 wypcommunityalert.co.uk

Our Christmas card competition closes on the 19th November! There's not long left to enter. Children are asked to draw a Police Officer and/or animal outside their favourite location in West Yorkshire at Christmas time. Find out more: westyorkshire.police.uk/ChristmasCard #WYPChristmasComp