The Neighbourhood Watch Podcast

Former police officer turned award-winning comedian Alfie Moore meets the broadcaster, maths teacher and proud Londoner Bobby Seagull MBE. Bobby, co-host of the Maths Appeal podcast, grew up in Newham and still lives in East London. He tells Alfie why he loves the area – especially the East Ham library! He shares his experiences as a victim of street crime, including mugging and attempted phone snatching. Alfie and Bobby are joined by Vincent Chan, a Police Sergeant in the Met’s South East Command Unit, to find out about preventing and reporting these types of crimes. Find out more here: https://www.ourwatch.org.uk/crime-prevention/crime-types/mobile-phone-theft The Neighbourhood Watch Podcast is an Adore Audio production. 

Former police officer turned award-winning comedian Alfie Moore meets investigative journalist Kaf Okpattah to learn more about cybercrime and the new generation of fraudsters. Kaf spent months in this shadow world and wrote about his experiences in his book Scam Nation. He tells Alfie about his childhood in Ghana before moving to Tottenham in London. He explores how easy it is for young people to be lured into cybercrime and why it’s never a victimless crime. Alfie and Kaf are joined by Detective Sergeant Ben Hurley from the Dedicated Card and Payment Crime Unit to discuss the increasingly sophisticated techniques that scammers are using, and to advise us about how we can protect ourselves from these types of crime. Find out more here: https://www.ourwatch.org.uk/cybercrime The Neighbourhood Watch Podcast is an Adore Audio production. 

The broadcaster and weather presenter Ruth Dodsworth speaks to former police officer turned comedian Alfie Moore about her experiences as a victim of crime.  Ruth talks about her idyllic childhood in Gower in South Wales before sharing her harrowing story as a survivor of coercive control.  Her former husband was jailed after he pleaded guilty to charges of stalking, coercive and controlling behaviour after subjecting the ITV Wales presenter to a nine-year campaign of abuse Alfie and Ruth are joined by Naomi Smith, the CEO at Her Centre, a charity based in Greenwich offering support to women experiencing domestic abuse: https://hercentre.org/.  Naomi offers advice about what to do if you or someone you know is a victim of coercive control. Please note, this may be a difficult listen for you. Find out more here: https://refuge.org.uk/i-need-help-now/coercive-control/ The Neighbourhood Watch Podcast is an Adore Audio production. 

Former police officer turned award-winning comedian Alfie Moore meets the radio and podcast host Andy Bush to find out about his parents’ experiences as victims of crime.  Andy, co-host of the Absolute Radio Hometime show and Scarred for Life podcast, grew up in Brixham in Devon where he fell in love with living by the sea. Now based in Leigh-on-Sea in Essex, Andy tells Alfie the chilling story of how his parents lost most of their savings to an online investment scam. Alfie and Andy are joined by Sandra Bauer, Deputy Chief Executive at Neighbourhood Watch, who explores the various tactics used by scammers and advises how we can avoid being scammed. Find out more here: https://www.ourwatch.org.uk/cybercrime  The Neighbourhood Watch Podcast is an Adore Audio production. 

Former police officer turned award-winning comedian Alfie Moore meets the TV and radio presenter Penny Smith to find out about her experiences as a victim of crime. Penny, co-host of the Pains, Stains and Automobiles podcast, grew up in Eastwood and Rutland where she has fond memories of local characters, and some interesting pastimes. Penny has had her home burgled twice, and she shares her experiences and the lessons she learned.  Alfie and Penny are joined by John Hayward-Cripps, CEO of the Neighbourhood Watch Network, who discusses the most effective methods to secure your home. Find out more here: https://www.ourwatch.org.uk/burglary-WIDEN The Neighbourhood Watch Podcast is an Adore Audio production.