While Britain has the largest numbers of CCTV cameras in the World, 1 camera to every 12 people, do they really stop crime from happening? A recent study carried out, states that in some cities the crime rate has actually risen. Outside the criminal justice system, CCTV is the most heavily funded crime prevention system where spending is around £500 million of the tax payers money.
On a positive note, there was a significant reduction in car park car crime. Some towns also benefited, Henley on Thames used the CCTV in 117 incidents. Mrs Dorothy Brown, the town cabinet member for community safety says that “CCTV is helping us tackle crime and anti-social behaviour, they also help to keep our street crime free and safe”.
Using CCTV in your home these days is a simple and cheap solution to protect your property. CCTV for the home is relatively easy to install, the systems can be used to record what’s going on outside your home and keep an eye on your car or garden shed. Be careful to point your CCTV at your own property, you can get prosecuted if you point it elsewhere as you may be accused of spying, to be on the safe side check with your provider or local Police if you are unsure.
Britain might be the CCTV Capital of the World but if CCTV cameras are protecting our children, homes and possessions then this should be seen as a positive statement instead of being critical towards today’s modern society.
