Greenwich Watch

Working together as a community is so important. Standing together as a community against crime and making it safer and stronger - but we can’t do not alone. Join us greenwichnhwconnect.org

Happy international Women’s day to all the wonderful women in our world.

Grateful to @metpoliceuk and @SadiqKhan for backing Woolwich Town Centre as part of the Safer Streets Summer Initiative. In @Royal_Greenwich, we're worked hard to tackle anti-social behaviour and keep women & girls safe at night, this extra support will help us go even further.

Stay safe online with these tips... 1⃣ Don't accept online friend requests from strangers 2⃣ Don't share personal details online 3⃣ NEVER send money or share bank details with someone you’ve only met online 👉 Read more on our website: bit.ly/4ge0BIu

Come along and be part of the conversation in Greenwich about how police are tackling violence against women and girls. ✅ Thursday 23rd January ✅ 6.30pm -8.30pm ✅ Eltham Hill School Book FREE tickets safergreenwich.org/events Everyone welcome.

@AldeburghFearon @Royal_Greenwich @David_Llew @Will_nicholas @dscottmcdonald @KeepBritainTidy Well done everyone. You all deserve a pat on the back.

Children's Play Area/Horn Lane Pocket Park in our part of east #Greenwich was left like this today, @Royal_Greenwich until our NW work party quickly bagged up the rubbish. CCTV would help deter – & fine @David_Llew @Will_nicholas @dscottmcdonald @KeepBritainTidy @GreenwichNWatch

@NewsShopper Hope he is found from missing from Eltham!Sidcup border area. Please RT to get his info out there.

Boy, 14, missing from home in Sidcup since New Year's Eve ift.tt/kwjlLQq

⏰ Today is the last to register for a proxy vote or free voter ID ahead of the West Thamesmead by-election. 💻 If you don’t have a valid form of photo ID or cannot vote in person on election day, register by 5pm at royalgreenwich.gov.uk/ways-to-vote

🎄🎅 This Christmas, @actionfrauduk is here to help you stay safe from fraud. 🎁 Every day, we’ll be highlighting a different fraud type to help keep you safe. Let’s enjoy a #FraudFreeXmas together actionfraud.police.uk/news/12frauds #12Frauds #ActionFraud

In our newsletter, @Simplisafe_UK shared their top tips for bringing a festive twist to your home security over the Christmas period - take a look 👇 Neighbourhood Watch members can access their exclusive 50% discount with @Simplisafe_UK in the Member Area of our website 🎉

🚨 Scam alert 🚨 ⚠️We have received over 3,900 reports of FAKE emails claiming to offer a free fragrance from the #PerfumeShop. 📲Report any suspicious emails by forwarding to: report@phishing.gov.uk

🐾 Thinking of adding a furry friend to the family this Christmas? If you’re buying online: ⚠️ Do your research ⚠️ Trust your instincts ⚠️ Choose secure payment options, like a credit card 👉 Find out more: actionfraud.police.uk/news/12frauds #12Frauds #ActionFraud

Stay safe on the rails with the new Railway Guardian app! 🚉📲 A quick, precise way to report concerns or crimes to @BTP. Download before your journey—it’s a step towards safer travel for everyone. #SafestTogether

Please see the attached link for the Ward Panel Survey. We would be very grateful for your views as they help the Panel to set our quarterly Priorities. smartsurvey.co.uk/s/ZKIXC7/

Some criminals use bikes, mopeds or e-scooters to snatch your valuables, so remember to always look up, look out & keep your phone in a safe place🛵📱 Register your valuables at immobilise.com & turn on the GPS on your phone & pair with a trusted person’s device.

Keep candles far away from any #Christmas decorations🎄 Two years ago this week, we were called to a restaurant fire in #Mayfair after sparklers set alight to Christmas decorations – the risk isn’t limited to commercial properties, it affects your home too.

This Thursday in Abbey Wood. Come along to join the conversation on how policing in Greenwich is listening to you.

At a festival or gig and see someone being harassed? If it's safe to do so, why not go over and ask the victim a question about the band? Interrupting the incident shows the perpetrator that they’ve been noticed, and that their behaviour is unacceptable. bit.ly/3Sz44bD

⚠️ HMRC scam emails ⚠️ Watch out for these fake HMRC emails, they've been reported to us over 700 times this month! ✅ Received a suspicious email claiming to be from @HMRCgovuk ? Report it by forwarding the email to: phishing@hmrc.gov.uk ℹ️ Your reports have led to the removal of over 337,000 malicious websites. #PhishyFridays

Places are filling up fast for this upcoming Lunchtime workshop looking at #bias training! ⏳ This Lunchtime session is an interactive presentation with a look through on the concept of bias, how it works and why, assumptions and stereotypes. More info + to register ▸resolveuk.org.uk

Stay safe when you’re out... Don’t confront a thief – holding onto your possessions is not worth risking your safety. Register your valuables at @ImmobiliseCrime so you are more likely to get them back if they are stolen. #StaySafe #theftprevention