Working for a Safer Hoyland
Our Community Watch page helps neighbours look out for one another — sharing updates, reporting concerns, and supporting local policing to keep streets safe for families and businesses.
Local alerts • Missing persons • Suspicious activity • CCTV requests
We share important updates, raise awareness, and encourage residents to work together to prevent crime. By reporting concerns, sharing information, and supporting each other, we make Hoyland a place we’re proud to call home — together we can achieve a safer Hoyland.
🚔 About South Yorkshire Police (SYP)
South Yorkshire Police serve Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield. They work with local communities and partners to prevent crime, protect the vulnerable, and bring offenders to justice.
📞 Important Numbers & Reporting
- Emergency: 999 (immediate risk, crime in progress)
- Non-emergency police: 101
- Crimestoppers (anonymous): 0800 555 111 — crimestoppers-uk.org
- Action Fraud (scams & cyber): 0300 123 2040 — actionfraud.police.uk
- Barnsley Council ASB/Enviro issues: Report ASB online
If it’s happening now or someone is in danger, always call 999.
🛡️ Community Safety Tips
- Share clear descriptions, times and locations (no vigilantism).
- Use CCTV/doorbell footage responsibly — blur faces of bystanders/children.
- Mark valuables & record serial numbers; consider a home security check.
- Report suspicious activity to police; post in the group for awareness.
- Be kind. Keep comments factual and respectful to protect ongoing enquiries.
📣 What to Post in the Group
- Suspicious activity, thefts, criminal damage, attempted break-ins.
- Missing persons/pets (with permission and clear photos).
- CCTV appeals & witness requests (time/date/location).
- Police/Neighbourhood Watch updates and community safety events.
Avoid unverified accusations or naming individuals without evidence — report to police first.