You can play an active part in preventing crime where you live by joining your nearest Neighbourhood Watch Scheme. The organisation is celebrating 25 years of success in the county. The organisation has grown steadily since launching in Cheshire in 1982, with Kent following suit two years later.

There are now a total of 6,590 watches in the county covering 328,000 households.

To find out about your nearest Neighbourhood Watch Scheme and how you can get involved call Mick Wright, NhW Liaison Officer on 01622 654143 or email michael.wright@kent.pnn.police.uk.