Ballito Neighbourhood Watch
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WHAT WE DO
We live in a beautiful town. As residents, we have a duty to keep our area safe, so that we can enjoy the beaches and parks without worrying about our safety. The Ballito Neighbourhood Watch (BNW) aims to help people protect themselves and their properties, and to reduce the fear of crime by means of active, visible citizen presence, improved home security tips, greater vigilance, accurate reporting of suspicious incidents and crime, and by fostering a community spirit. All these efforts stimulate a caring community, reducing the opportunities for crime by increasing crime prevention awareness.
The Ballito Neighbourhood Watch (BNW) is a voluntary community organisation of people with shared common values, who live in the area and work together to make the area a safer place to stay through acting as the eyes and ears of the community. Working in conjunction with our local South African Police Force (SAPS), Community Policing Forums (CPF) and armed response organisations, Ballito Neighbourhood Watch (BNW) can be a part of a formidable team working against criminals and their illegal activities. Help to make your neighbourhood secure – support the Ballito Neighbourhood Watch. Please go to the membership page to join so that we can watch out for each other. Your contribution can make a huge difference.
Become a Member Strengthen Our Community
Join the Ballito Neighbourhood Watch for just R250 per year per household and help keep our town safe and united. Your membership supports vital community safety initiatives and allows up to three household members to participate. Together, we can foster a vigilant and caring environment where everyone feels secure.
About us
OBJECTIVES
VISION
To provide a consolidated form of accurate information and assistance to the residents of Ballito, whether it be Crime or socio-economic influences, with the aim of building a responsive close-knit community.
MISSION
A proactive and inclusive organisation that has its eyes on the ground and are fast to respond to undesirable external influences and in so doing, help in reducing criminal activity in the area.
Become a Patroller Be the Eyes and Ears of Ballito
Volunteer as a BNW Patroller and contribute to our community’s safety. By dedicating just two hours a week, you can help monitor our neighborhoods, report suspicious activities, and collaborate with local security services—all without direct confrontation. Your involvement is crucial in deterring crime and promoting a secure environment for all residents.
WHY WE NEED A
NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH
Unacceptable crime rate – increasing over festive season
To create safe neighbourhoods for everyone to enjoy
Police must focus primarily on violent crimes as opposed to property related crimes
To unite a diverse residency in creating a stable and crime free environment.
Good communication with emergency services means swift effective reaction not only to crime but to other emergencies such as fire, accident
To cultivate a sense of unity and good neighbourly relations among the residents of Ballito.
To assist the local police to safeguard the community against criminal activities and strive for a safe and secure environment.
To create public awareness with regard to safety, crime prevention and protection of families and their property.
To provide a channel through which local communities can play a meaningful role in crime prevention in a manner that is ethical and non-violent.
To encourage the community to work in close co-operation with the South African Police Services (SAPS) and other structures such as local authorities who are involved in law enforcement.
As we become more effective we will free up SAPS so that they can be more effective in their more serious cases