Croydon's CCTV system is set to be updated, as the Council looks to replace dated analogue cameras with a new digital network.

Comprising more than 100 cameras across strategic areas in the borough, the system is designed to deter crime and anti-social behaviour, reduce fear of crime, improve safety and aid emergency services.

Parts of the existing network are nearing the end of their serviceable life and the council is looking to improve the network’s capability to produce high resolution images.

The council is consulting on how people view the current network and what they think of the council’s priorities for the upgraded system.

Councillor Hamida Ali, cabinet member for safer Croydon and communities said: “Our CCTV network is an important tool in deterring crime and supporting our vital emergency services.

“The network helps keep all our communities safer in the town and district centres across the borough and supports our drive to reduce violence.

“The investment to replace our CCTV network with state-of-the-art technology is part of the Growth Zone bringing half a billion of funding to regenerate the town centre.

“However, we want to make sure we are using it proportionally and sensibly. That is why we are consulting to make sure we understand how the community expect us to use the network and what they think of it.”

The borough’s 96 static cameras and 10 cameras that can be set up at different locations are strategically located at sites with higher levels of reported crime or high footfall.

To have your say, visit:

https://getinvolved.croydon.gov.uk/kms/dmart.aspx?strTab=PublicDMart