Posted Nov 11, 2002 by Mondriain
Recent research (summer 2002) shows us that CCTV doesn't work as an effect deterrent to crime. Studies show that there is an initial decrease in crime (usually around the time that the new scheme is being advertised in local press) but that crime patterns in the area soon return to their pre-scheme levels.
See http://www.crimereduction.gov.uk/cctv31.htm for a Home Office study and http://www.crimereduction.gov.uk/cctv30.htm for a Nacro study.
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Posted Apr 15, 2004 by Iapetus
I saw a TV program (one of those "Follow the Police around as they deal with the trouble in x City of a Friday night" type things).
Apparently the CCTV they had in the city hasn't caused much of a reduction in crime, but has led to a reduction in the seriousness of the crimes.
For example, it hasn't stopped drunks frighting each other or attacking people, but it does mean the police can turn up sooner and stop them before so many injuries are caused.
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Posted Jun 26, 2006 by Researcher U2562781
Hardly.
They act as surveilence then it takes thr police 1 hour to reach the crime scene, although it caputurs the footage and as evedence yet it didnt stop the crime from being commited any further. 
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