Peterborough's top neighbourhood watch schemes have been recognised for their work in the community.

The winners were announced at the Neighbourhood Watch members' annual meeting on October 19.

First place went to the Orton Longueville scheme, covering 10 streets in the village, with coordinators Kelly Price and Jane Radley both honoured.

They are an established community with strong community-minded residents, keeping well connected and able to address local crime and nuisance effectively.

Serge from Eastfield wins an award for the Best Community Engagement coordinator Serge from Eastfield wins an award for the Best Community Engagement coordinator (Image: Submitted) Fletton's Craig Easeman was a close runner-up for his efforts in uniting neighbours and addressing local issues.

Eastfield's Serge Pylcikov won the Best Community Engagement Coordinator award.

Having dealt with a local problem successfully, he went on to gain more neighbour members and recruited more streets into his scheme.

Paul Johnson from Dogsthorpe received the Chairman's Award for his exceptional service, despite his disability.

Coming a close second Craig Easeman, a neighbourhood coordinator from Fletton Coming a close second Craig Easeman, a neighbourhood coordinator from Fletton (Image: Submitted) He was lauded for ensuring elderly and lone members were kept informed, and for his skill in managing community information to address anti-social behaviour and local crimes.

The awards ceremony highlighted the growing popularity of neighbourhood watch schemes in Peterborough, with 2024 being one of the fastest-growing membership years since the association's inception in 1992.

Chairman of the Peterborough Neighbourhood Watch Association, Alan Paul, expressed pride in the award winners, stating: "I am proud to be associated with these award winners, they are really making a difference for their communities.

"They are all effective coordinators and well thought of."

Paul Johnson from Dogsthorpe received a special award Paul Johnson from Dogsthorpe received a special award (Image: Submitted)

Neighbourhood watch schemes, often referred to as "people connectors," have become increasingly popular for their role in fostering community spirit and addressing local issues.

The Peterborough Neighbourhood Watch Association continues to promote these schemes as a means of improving safety and community relations across the city.

For more information, contact Alan Paul at info@nwpeterborough.co.uk.