A Pubwatch scheme[1][2] in the United Kingdom is a partnership where licensees unify as an independent group[3] to preempt crime and anti-social behaviour in licensed premises.

Founded in the late 1990s by licensees Bill Stone and Raoul De Vaux, along with police superintendent Malcolm Eidmans, the Pubwatch organization works closely with local authorities and intends to maintain a safe and secure social environment for customers and staff.

Law enforcement supports the Pubwatch, as it works in concert with public safety campaigns, and alcohol awareness initiatives.

Pubwatch schemes vary in size and are headed by a coordinator and meet as a group on a regular basis to discuss problems that have occurred on or near licensed premises.

Action taken usually ranges from written warnings, to 'banning orders' where the individual, for a set period of time, is not allowed to enter any of the licensed premises operated by the members of the Pubwatch group.