Neighbourhood Watch members are being given the opportunity to learn how to be more vigilant.

The Home Office and Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO) has launched a website to give people support and training to help them start a neighbourhood watch scheme in their area.

as well as how to address large groups of people and give speeches on safety.

People can learn how to address large groups of people, give speeches on safety. The online information also educates people about protecting their cars and homes from burglaries as well as how to prevent doorstep crime and anti-socia l behaviour.

They can also take part in a neighbourhood watch quiz that is said to test their knowledge of security in their homes and community.

Home Office Minister, Vernon Coaker, said: "I have seen first hand that impressive results follow when local people join together with the police and other partners to fight crime.

"The Neighbourhood Watch movement plays an absolutely crucial role in strengthening these local crime fighting partnerships.”