When the people of Warwick West go to the polls in less than three weeks time, they will be sure to lock their doors when they head to the polling station.

For crime and security in the home have become major talking points on the agenda, with drug-related incidents concerning many residents to the stage that it is the issue of the moment.

And for people visiting Warwick West Post Office, it was something they felt should be high on any would-be MP's list of things to do.

For Jane Pocock it is important that more is done to combat crime, particularly those incidents against the person and those in connection with drug dealing.

"Crime is Island-wide, it is awful and it is everywhere,'' she said. "I haven't been touched by it personally, but I know it is a serious problem.'' In agreement was Shirley Wilson of Khyber Pass, who felt that a better Police presence could help deter many crimes -- particularly when pedestrians are troubled by men hanging around on street corners.

But she also felt that there should be more hope for those who didn't always feel they had a future, for example by grant aid for people who wanted to study in further education but couldn't because of the cost.

"There should be a scheme for people who want to go abroad to study, to give them the opportunity,'' she said.

"Those people who sit on the walls make their own decisions,'' she added.

She and Trenton Brangman agree that education for the young is a way of ensuring a secure future for all.

Mr. Brangman, who lives on Cedar Hill, was concerned that a quality education was available for his young son and others at Spice Valley.

But he didn't think crime was such a major issue as some feared. "I don't think it is that bad up here. There are a lot of families around and we all look out for each other.'' Bob Alger was also concerned about crime, in particular the people that spend their days loitering on the roadsides.

Education and discipline of schoolchildren was another worry and he felt that there should be more after-school supervision -- and more control from parents.

Bob Alger Trenton Brangman Jane Pocock Shirley Wilson