CCTV and community safety
We have CCTV cameras in operation across the borough in key locations, including town centres, parks and car parks. These cameras record and store images so they can be available when requested by the police.
Upgrading our CCTV system
In 2026, we are completing the final stage of the upgrade of our out-of-date CCTV system. More than 60 new cameras have been installed and are recording high-quality targeted images that are stored and available on request for 30 days.
The new cameras are:
- in locations where the police evidence shows they are needed most and there is less likely to be alternative coverage from privately-owned cameras
- comply with data protection legislation and guidance
- record and store high quality images to better support the police’s evidence gathering
All older cameras have been decommissioned. This work was agreed by the Council's Executive and Full Council in September 2024.
Where CCTV cameras were upgraded
Upgraded CCTV cameras were installed in town centres across the borough. They were also installed in some of our green spaces and car parks where they are most likely to be needed and where there is little or no surveillance from privately-owned CCTV:
- Priory Park, Reigate
- Redhill Memorial Park
- Lady Neville Recreation Ground, Banstead
- Merstham Recreation Ground
- Bancroft Road car park, Reigate
- Clarendon Road multi-storey car park in Redhill
Alternative public realm surveillance
There is significant CCTV coverage across the borough through privately-owned cameras and mobile recording devices, such as smartphones and dashcams.
Many privately-owned CCTV cameras, used to protect private assets, also provide alternative public realm surveillance, particularly in town centres. Most images now used by Surrey Police come from mobile phones, dashcam footage and privately-owned CCTV and this is expected to continue.
Further information
CCTV surveillance is one part of our Community Safety work. Find out more about: