THE chairman of the Nottinghamshire Neighbourhood Watch has put out a call for new members.
Writing to the Post, David Rhodes said the city's 5,000 were not enough to serve the 300,000-plus population.
He wrote: "For the first time in several years, burglary crime in the city ceased to fall last month.
"With summer approaching bringing hot weather and the World Cup mania, the 30 per cent of burglaries largely due to home-owner negligence is unlikely to fall again anytime soon."
He cited international research showing in places where Neighbourhood Watch has a presence, the incidence of crime is reduced by between 16 per cent and 26 per cent.
Mr Rhodes said: "We need more Neighbourhood Watch coordinators and schemes."
Anyone wishing to receive more information about Neighbourhood Watch in the city should email cityadmin@nottswatch.co.uk