Crime-tackling CCTV project completed thanks to Safer Streets

The new high-definition cameras have been strategically placed in various locations throughout the town, including hotspot areas known for higher levels of antisocial behaviour and crime. 

These cameras, equipped with advanced night vision capabilities, are designed to provide 24/7 monitoring, ensuring that the police and local authorities can respond swiftly and effectively to any incidents.

It comes after The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Nottinghamshire secured £333,000 of funding for projects across the South Nottinghamshire Community Safety Partnership area, with one third of this to be spent in the Broxtowe Borough.

The completion of this project is a direct response to concerns raised by residents and businesses about safety in the area.

With the new cameras now operational, Beeston is better equipped to deter criminal activity, support Nottinghamshire Police, and provide the community with greater peace of mind.

The new cameras have been installed in the following areas:

• The tram and bus interchange on Beeston High Road.
• Beeston Square.
• Humber Road.
• Broadgate Park.
• Regent Street.
• Derby Street (including car park).
• Station Road (including ARC Cinema).
• Commercial Avenue.
• Foster Avenue (including car park).
• Styring Street.
• Chilwell Road.
• Devonshire Avenue Car Park.
• Villa Street and Acacia Walk (including Tesco car park).

This project in Beeston builds on the success of previous Safer Streets initiatives across Nottinghamshire, where similar measures have led to significant reductions in crime. The installation of CCTV in Beeston is part of a broader strategy to make public spaces safer and more welcoming for everyone.

Gary Godden, Police and Crime Commissioner for Nottinghamshire, commented: "I am delighted to see the completion of the CCTV project in Beeston.

“These new cameras will play a crucial role in deterring crime and providing a safer environment for residents and visitors. Our goal is to make Nottinghamshire a safer place for everyone, and projects like this are vital to achieving that.

“I would like to thank everyone involved in bringing this project to fruition and our communities for their continued support."

Two new refuge point cameras are also set to be installed in the coming months, an innovative technology which allows anyone in distress to push a button at the bottom of a CCTV camera pole and speak directly to CCTV control room operators to ask for help.

The partnership, which includes Nottinghamshire Police and Broxtowe Borough Council and others, identified Beeston town centre as one of the key locations where the funding could be used to greatest effect to reduce antisocial behaviour, shop theft, and cycle theft.

Portfolio Holder for Community Safety Councillor Helen Faccio said: “I’m delighted that thanks to the Safer Streets funding, the works to install the new CCTV across Beeston have been completed, just in time for the darker evenings.

“It’s really important to make sure our residents feel safe, which is why the cameras cover key hotspots across the town in order to deter criminal and anti-social behaviour.

“The two refuge point cameras are also a great additional safety measure to make sure our residents are confident that they can get help if they need it.”

The Safer Streets programme is designed to address local concerns about crime and antisocial behaviour, with a particular focus on areas where residents feel most vulnerable.

The previous round of funding in the Broxtowe borough, saw Eastwood receive funding to tackle issues on the high street by implementing innovative schemes such as free home security devices for residents, new CCTV cameras, community days of action and much more.

The measures provided a boost to Nottinghamshire Police and Broxtowe Borough Council’s ongoing work in the area and led to a 66% reduction in burglary, a 45% drop in vehicle crime and a 27% fall in antisocial behaviour.

This was in the 12 months from October 2022 when the project started, compared to the previous three-year average.

Neighbourhood Police Inspector for Broxtowe Usha Madaraa said: “This is a fantastic opportunity to act upon our priority of ensuring our communities feel safe and listened to. These cameras will allow a reduction in antisocial behaviour and help deter crime.”

As part of the Safer Streets initiative, the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner remains committed to implementing a range of measures designed to enhance public safety across Nottinghamshire. The completion of the CCTV project in Beeston is just one example of the many ways in which this commitment is being realised.

Safer Streets is an ongoing partnership between the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner, Nottinghamshire Police and Broxtowe Borough Council among other local authorities across Nottinghamshire.