Next Regular Patrol Training Session Thursday 26 January 2012. RSVP patrols@ohwatch.co.za
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Remember: Our Area, Our Safety, Our Shared Responsibility.

IT’S OUR NEIGHBOURHOOD, SO LET’S TAKE IT BACK!

As a result of the considerable increase in crime affecting our neighbourhood, a group of dedicated residents have spent the last year devising an appropriate response. We have modelled our strategy on the very successful Tamboerskloof and Hout Bay Neighbourhood Watch initiatives established in 2005, and discussions with various stakeholders.

The result is that Oranjezicht Higgovale Neighbourhood Watch (OH WATCH) has been set up in consultation with the South African Police Services (SAPS) and the Cape Town Community Police Forum (CPF)

To ensure effective management and excellent results we have divided the area into 6 smaller blocks (sectors). Each block has its own block leader and we work together to enhance OH WATCH. Just click here or on OH MAP above to see which block you fall under.
If you are unsure please e-mail us, info@ohwatch.co.za

The main objective of OH WATCH is to reduce crime in our beautiful area. We want to be able to take back our sense of security and our streets. OH Watch is a community driven platform that ensure effective and quick response to criminal activity and ensures that all members of the community are empowered with information via well developed communication channels.

We aim to achieve our objectives through the following four mechanisms:

  • Community neighbourhood patrols/walks/cycles
  • Continual development of our existing 2-way radio network – this ensures direct communication between the community, SAPS, armed response companies etc.
  • A system of logging suspicious activity (cars and people)
  • Collecting information on criminal activity that enables analysis. As a result we can ensure targeted action and tracking of incidents by SAPS.

OH WATCH needs all types of members of the community to be involved – there are no criteria and we can all do our bit. So if you are a home owner, tenant, dog walker, retiree, worker, mother or work from home; we would genuinely welcome your involvement.

We are here to be the EYES and EARS of the police! We are not taking over the work that they should be doing but we can do an immense amount to ensure that SAPS can use their resources to maximum efficiency. Please go to the membership page and join your community so we can watch out for each other. You can make a huge difference!

OH WATCH - An Oranjezicht Higgovale Community Project in Partnership with the SAPS and the Community Policing Forum