Neighbourhood Watch
Neighbourhood Watch can help reduce crime and the fear of crime in areas where it is actively in operation.
Neighbourhood Watch co-ordinators are the link between members and the police and lead the scheme with the support of the neighbourhood watch manager.
- Telephone: 020 8545 3622
- Email: nhw@merton.gov.uk
- Merton Neighbourhood Watch website
Dog Watch
Dog Watch is a neighbourhood watch scheme for dog walkers. When you’re out walking your dog in the early mornings or evenings you may see and hear things relating to crime, anti-social behaviour or other suspicious activity.
Email: mertondogwatch@met.police.uk
Helping Hands Project (domestic violence and abuse)
Helps people in Merton who have experienced or are experiencing domestic abuse.
Volunteer with the Help Hands Project
Special constables
Special constables are volunteer police who work alongside regular police officers for at least 16 hours a month.
Independent custody visitors
Merton Independent Custody Visitors (ICVs) are members of the local community who visit Wimbledon police station unannounced to check on the welfare of people in police custody. ICVs make one visit each week, in pairs, on a rota basis.
Independent Custody Visiting Association
Met Police volunteers
The Met Police volunteer programme gives members of the public the opportunity to support the police and be there for London.
Victim Support
As a Victim Support volunteer, you will trained to support victims from the first time you meet them until they feel strong enough to move forward on their own.