POLICE are looking for local residents to set up Neighbourhood Watches on the Bradford streets where they live.

Neighbourhood Watch is the largest, and fastest growing self-help crime prevention initiative in the country. It does not involve a lot of work butt, is not time consuming and can be an effective way of keeping crime down in the area and a good way of getting to know neighbours and improving community spirit.

The police will give guidance throughout the set-up and provide street signage and window stickers for each household that joins. A Neighbourhood Watch coordinator will receive crime statistics for the area and other useful information. Some insurance companies will give a small discount on house insurance if you belong to a Neighbourhood Watch.