We have teamed up with Gwent Police and other organisations in the city to help reduce crime in Pillgwenlly. The project is called Safer Streets and it has been given just under £400,000 from the UK Government.
One of the measures will see every resident in Pillgwenlly able to have a free SmartWater pack so they can secure their belongings with a liquid that is invisible to the naked eye and can only be seen under a UV light. The markings make it harder for thieves to sell stolen items so means they are less likely to take them.
Visit the Safer Streets page on the Gwent Police website to read more about what is happening. The site says that before 2022 they:
- Will give you help and support to make your home more secure
- Might be able to supply and fit extra security locks for your windows and doors
- Are working with your local council to introduce further security measures, including CCTV, to make your streets safe
Carolyn Prothero, Corporate Housing Services Manager from Newport City Homes, said: “We are proud to be part of the bid through our membership of Safer Newport community safety partnership and the ‘OneNewport’ Public Sector Board. Some of our staff are helping to give the packs out to Pill residents alongside officers from Gwent Police’s We Don’t Buy Crime team. Our colleagues will use their local knowledge to help make the project a success.”
Research revealed that 74% of offenders would not burgle a home if a SmartWater sign was on display.