neighbourhood watch

British  

noun

1. a scheme under which members of a community agree together to take responsibility for keeping an eye on each other's property, as a way of preventing crime

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Example Sentences

We were told that neighbourhood watch officers had gone door to door checking on residents and local shops to ensure they complied with evacuation orders.

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Lamar responded with Not Like Us, in which he characterised Drake and his entourage as "certified paedophiles" who should "be registered and placed on neighbourhood watch".

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It's been more than 40 years since Neighbourhood Watch was first launched in the UK, turning residents' eyes and ears into a valuable crimefighting resource.

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As a result it has now been recognised by Neighbourhood Watch as one of Yorkshire's most effective schemes.

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The neighbourhood watch scheme in Baildon was started by local woman Maggie Town around 20 years ago.

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