Your Neighbourhood
Your neighbourhood is one of the key factors in determining how much your annual buildings and/or contents insurance premiums will be. Most insurance companies use the claims history from policyholders in your postcode area to determine insurance premiums. Follow the link below to check out the Neighbourhood Statistics Service, a rapidly growing Internet resource that offers information about your local government ward. Find out more about an area that you’re considering moving to, or just learn more about where you’re living now at Neighbourhood Statistics.
Regardless of the statistics, reducing crime in your area is as simple as getting to know your neighbours. Keeping an eye out for properties in your street goes a long way to prevent crime. Forming a local neighbourhood watch scheme is a good way to achieve all of the above - meeting your neighbours and reducing crime rates in your area.
More Resources:
National Neighbourhood Watch Association UK - Pages and information on neighbourhood watch schemes and advice on launching one in your area.
Neighbourhoodwatch.com - Neighbourhood watch information including a discussion thread and the latest news.
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