Liverpool’s CCTV Network Helps 30,000 Cases

Newly released figures from Liverpool City Council reveal that its extensive network of cameras played a key role in responding to more than 3,000 incidents of crime and anti-social behaviour during 2024.

With 480 cameras positioned across the city, all connected through 175km of fibre-optic cabling, the system operates around the clock from a central control room. The City Watch team works with Merseyside Police and Merseytravel, allowing officers to react to incidents as they happen and giving law enforcement an extra set of eyes on the streets.

Tackling Real Crime in Real Time

Over the last year, the network supported responses to 557 assaults, 472 thefts, 475 cases of anti-social behaviour and 203 incidents involving knives. It also helped police with domestic abuse, missing persons, criminal damage, drugs, begging, street drinking and environmental offences like fly-tipping and graffiti.

Real Results That Make a Difference

The cameras have also made a tangible difference on the ground. In one example, a man acting suspiciously was tracked and arrested for burglary and assault – these quick interventions show how crucial live monitoring can be when time matters most.

Inspiring Other Towns to Act

This kind of real-time response is exactly why more towns are looking at strengthening their own security infrastructure. And it’s why interest in CCTV Cheltenham has also grown – businesses and local authorities recognise how effective integrated systems can be.

Liverpool’s network is a major factor in its continued Purple Flag status, proving how CCTV in Cheltenham and beyond can support safer, more vibrant communities.