I used to belong to a previous local network which was taken over by Nextdoor. I was horrified to find that they had published both my name and address without warning or consent.
The poster who said to give a generic version of your address is wise as I am a deeply private person.
It is probably useful if you have something to give away, need a small job doing by a local tradesperson or have lost a cat or dog. Also useful for warnings of local scams.
We were recently warned of men walking into gardens and looking in bins, claiming to be inspecting them for the correct type of recycling. However when challenged by a resident they quickly decamped into their unmarked van and sped off. The "bins" excuse could have merely been a cover for scoping out houses to rob.
News blackout on Old Bailey Starmer arson case.
