Block Watch

Block Watch

Block Watch is a program to help neighbours watch out for neighbours. It aims to get citizens involved in discouraging and preventing crime at the local level.

The Block Watch program was specifically developed to help reduce residential break-ins and thefts from vehicles, and to provide a greater awareness to neighbours on how to be on the alert for suspicious activities in their communities.

The ultimate success of Block Watch depends largely on a commitment to cooperate between area residents and the police — and more importantly, between residents themselves.

Block Watch has been operating successfully in Surrey since 1986. It is administered in partnership by Surrey RCMP and the City of Surrey through our Community Programs Coordinators.

How does it work?

Your neighbours know who you are, what type of car you drive, and may be the first to notice a suspicious person at your door or window. A police officer patrolling your community may not recognize a stranger in your yard — but your neighbour will.

By simply getting to know the neighbours around you, you’ll be able to recognize someone or something that’s suspicious. When neighbours work together, they can combat crime in their area in the most effective way — before it starts. Block Watch encourages active participation in crime prevention.

As part of the program, you can learn:

What is required of volunteers?

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Join Block Watch

Contact us to join an existing Block Watch or start one in your area.

Whalley/City Centre
surreyblockwatch1@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

Guildford/Fleetwood/Fraser Heights
surreyblockwatch2@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

Newton
surreyblockwatch3@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

Cloverdale/Port Kells
surreyblockwatch4@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

South Surrey
surreyblockwatch5@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

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