Westside Neighborhood Watch

 The best way to deter crime is by communicating and being aware. That's why the residents of Westside Neighborhood have decided to create this website. A place where residents can gain and share information about neighborhood crimes, safety tips, etc.

YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE.  If you see anything that seems out of the normal, unusual behavior, etc. Get details: vehicle description, license number, what are they doing, which direction are they heading, etc.  If they are on foot, keep an eye out and ensure they do not go into anyone's yard - if they do - DO NOT take your eyes off of them until you know exactly what they are doing there.

DO NOT IGNORE DOOR KNOCKERS at your neighbors or assume they are simply selling something - so far most burglaries on this street started with them knocking right on the front door in order to ensure the victim wasn't home before proceeding to attempt or successfully break and enter into their homes or stealing packages right off their front porches - many times done while other neighbors were home and simply not paying attention to what was happening or just assuming it was a sales person they had seen knocking and continued on with their business allowing the perpetrators to continue on with the crime.  This is a simple solution that everyone can help with - simply WATCH and be aware!

MIDDLE OF THE DAY burglaries are very common in our neighborhood.  Happens when most are at work and the neighborhood is quiet.  So, if you see someone that doesn't  belong on this street walking in the middle of the day, be aware of their activities. Again, WATCH and be AWARE!

DEAD END STREET - remember this is a dead end street, so any traffic that does not belong on the street should be considered suspicious!

 If we are doing our part, then everyone who walks or drives on our street should know they are being WATCHED!

Most property crimes are “crimes of opportunity”

• Lock doors – car, house and garage. On Westside People have been seen walking down the street testing car doors.  A locked door discourages many burglars.
• During your absence, you may want to assign someone to keep an eye on your house.
• Consider motion detector lights or leave your porch light on at night.  We do have people watching, it's much easier for us to see the burglar in your yard when a light is on - otherwise they easily hide in the dark.
• Home alarm systems can deter intruders (even just the sticker or placard in the window can deter intruders).
• Vacations:
  • Tell your neighbors to keep an eye on your home while you are away - again consider leaving outside porch lights on and even inside lights to deter the would be perpetrators. ttp://www.lehi-ut.gov/government/police/vacation-watch
• Neighborhood communication is vital.  Include everyone.  Hence this website - hopefully it can reach most more often than the phone to keep everyone updated on events and happenings in our neighborhood.
• Don’t leave valuables in a visible place in your car.
• Don’t apologize to police for reporting a tip. You are not wasting their time. The more information they get, the better chance they have of solving the crime. Multiple calls about the same incident can give different details that can really help the police do their job.  If the police complain to you about having to do their job, please get their names and let their superiors know or post it on our community board and make us all aware of who they are so we can make an effort to correct the issue.  If it's an emergency call 911, if non emergency call 502-574-5771
• If you don’t want to identify yourself, you can make an anonymous tip at:  574-LMPD (5673)
• How to identify a possible meth house.
  • Meth odor smells like cat urine odor
  • Windows blacked out
  • Cars and people coming and going at odd hours.

  LOUISVILLE POLICE

or 502-574-5771 or 911 (if emergency or you are witnessing a crime)