Crime Prevention

What can I do to help prevent crime in my area?

Not all crime is preventable, but there are things you can do to make it much less likely that you become a victim. Visit the How You Can Prevent Crime pages of the Home Office website for practical tips on staying safe.

You can also visit the Crime Prevention pages of the DirectGov website.

Visit the Crime Prevention Links pages of the Oxford Safer Communities Partnership for more information on reducing crime in your area.

How do I get involved with a Neighbourhood Watch scheme in my area?

For information on Neighbourhood Watch schemes, visit the Neighbourhood Watch website or use the contact details below:

**Neighbourhood Watch contact**
Organisation	Phone
Neighbourhood Watch	01865 335133

How do I report a crime to the authorities?

In an emergency, always dial 999.

To report a non-emergency crime, use the contact details below:

**Reporting Crime contacts**
Organisation	Phone
Thames Valley Police - report a crime in Oxford	08458 505505
Crimestoppers - service for people with details of criminal activity to pass them on anonymously	0800 555 111

Where can I find out more about reducing and preventing crime?

Visit our Crime and Law Links page for useful links to other websites related to these topics.

Page last reviewed 14 Feb 2008