Our CCTV system is made up of cameras around Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole. Some of these are fixed, while others can zoom in, pan and tilt. All images go to our CCTV Control Room.
By using CCTV we aim to:
- help detect crime by providing evidence in criminal proceedings
- prevent and reduce crime, public disorder and anti-social behaviour
- help the police track and capture people suspected of committing crime
- help identify witnesses
- support Dorset Police and the Safer and Stronger Communities partnership’s 'Make Dorset Safer' campaign
- help improve the town
- help improve traffic management
BCP CCTV camera locations and arcs of observation
Surveillance Camera Commissioner Self Assessment Tool 2019
BCP Data Protection Impact Assessment
National Surveillance Camera Day Factsheet 20.06.2019
Code of Practice
When we use CCTV we have to follow government guidelines.
Our Code of Practice is based on the 12 Guiding Principles listed in the Home Office Surveillance Camera Code of Practice 2013.
More information about our CCTV service performance
- CCTV Survey Report - December 2021
- CCTV Performance Figures April 2018 - March 2019
- CCTV Key performance indicators April 2019 - March 2020
- CCTV Key performance indicators April 2020 - March 2021
- CCTV Key performance indicators April 2021 - March 2022
- CCTV Key performance indicators 2022/23
- CCTV Key performance indicators 2023/24
- CCTV Annual Report 2014/15
- CCTV Annual Report 2015/16
- CCTV Annual Report 2016/17
- CCTV Annual Report 2017/18
- CCTV Annual Report 2018/19
- CCTV Annual Report 2019/20
- CCTV Annual Report 2020/21
- CCTV Annual Report 2021/22
- CCTV Annual Report 2022/23
- CCTV Public Perception Survey November 2013
- CCTV Public Perception Survey March 2016
Moveable cameras
Some of our CCTV cameras are mobile. We can use them temporarily in areas of most need.
Read our guidelines to find out how the mobile cameras are used.