What is Neighborhood Watch?

Neighborhood Watch focuses on informing the community how to discourage, deter and prevent crimes such as burglary, auto theft, car break-ins, and personal crimes which often occur in or near homes. Issues such as vandalism, graffiti, drug dealing and gang activity are also addressed when applicable.

The San Jose Police Department's Crime Prevention Unit has provided NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH presentations to neighborhood groups for nearly 25 years. Although crime trends have changed since the 1970's, the basic principle behind NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH remains the same; to bring communities together with the police to achieve the common goal of preventing crime.

How does it work?

A SJPD Crime Prevention Specialist comes our to present at a neighborhood watch meeting. WGNA is currently hosting these on a Monday or Tuesday evening at 6:30 PM, lasting approximately 2 hours.

Ideally at least 20% of the households of the street(s) you choose will participate in the meeting for the program to have a strong impact in your community. The venue we usually use holds a maximum of 200 people, so an area of up to 100 homes can be invited (a block or two works well). A minimum of 10 homes must be represented in order for the meeting to take place. 

Learn more about what is covered at meeting here.

How does WGNA help?

• Coordinate with SJPD Crime Prevention for a meeting date.
• Arrange a facility for your meeting.
• Print flyers.
• Help you go door to door to pass the flyers out.
• Provide a QR code and webpage to accept reservations.
• Create confirmation and reminder messages to be sent out via email.
• Host the meeting or co-host the meeting with you.

Would you like to have Neighborhood Watch on your street?

Click here to email WGNA and they will contact you to work on a date that works well for you, help you get the word out, and be there with you through the whole process including support at the meeting. That's all!