Community Safety

Age Concern Sunderland - Good Neighbour Project

By making the first move you can help to make your community a better place to live. Don't forget that one day you or a member of your family might be grateful of this scheme.

Are You A Good Neighbour?

AgeConcern Sunderland is challenging the people of Sunderland to get to know their Neighbours. It's not that the people of Sunderland are unfriendly, quite the opposite. It's that our lifestyles have changed and we're busier than we used to be and seem to have forgotten to take the time to stop and talk to each other!

It's not just for older people, it's for everyone young and old. If we can encourage everyone to get to know their neighbours  we can make our community a better, safer place to live.

There are other benefits too:

• Security - Neighbours can look out for strangers while you are at work or away on holiday.
• Help each other out with small tasks - We all need help now and again. It may be that a retired neighbour could take delivery of a parcel while you are out at work. In return if the weather was poor, you could offer to get the shopping basics while you were out.
• Peace of mind - Just knowing that in the event of an accident or an emergency there is someone you know near to hand. You don't have to be elderly to have a fall or an accident in the home!
• A friendly face - It's easier for older people to become isolated. Make a point once a week of calling just to say hello and make sure they are well and safe.

Safety First

Firstly, and most importantly, don't put yourself at risk. Initially, always let someone know that you are going to a neighbour's house and how long you expect to be.

Unless you are really sure of your neighbours, don't invite them into your home until you feel comfortable to do so. If you are the one kept standing on the doorstep, don't be offended, your neighbour is being sensible and taking care.

Don't hand over large amounts of money to strangers if they offer to pay a bill or do the shopping for you and never give out bank details or card PIN numbers.

Share Information

If you visited your neighbour and you had concerns about their health or welfare, would you know who to contact?

Do they have family you could contact?

If they were taken into hospital are there pets left at home? Who will look after them?

If yo had an accident would your neighbour know who to contact for you?

Share information with your neighbour!

Keep information handy by the phone in the event of an emergency.

For more information please download the information leaflet, please click here

South Area Crime Statistics

Cheryl Warcup (Inspector) based at the Farringdon Hall Police Station has informed the Monthly Meeting of some up-to-date crime statistics, which are very promising.