Statistics point to major reductions in the amount of crime being committed where there are cameras installed. An article in 'New Scientist' magazine showed that simply installing a system can reduce crime, in the areas covered, by over 95%.

Generally, once a Camera system is installed, it will only be fools who attempt to perpetrate offences within its field of view. These are often caught but for the majority it will provide a very high level of deterrence.a professionally installed camera system can reduce shoplifting by up to 90%

Almost 80% of theft is attributable to customers or staff, with customers accounting for the largest amount.

14,000 shop staff were attacked last year with 106,000 being threatened with violence.

Most people considering the installation of a CCTV system have the main objective of trying to prevent crime.
A properly installed and managed CCTV system can dramatically reduce crime levels. Drops as high as 90% have been recorded where a highly visible CCTV system has been installed in certain locations, i.e. in shopping centres and car parks.

In small to medium-sized businesses, CCTV cameras acts as a deterrent. However, the initial cost and complexity of good quality systems have been barriers for many businesses. The cost of equipment has fallen steadily over the years. Today, good quality systems can be much cheaper and still provide exceptional operational simplicity.

And it will pay for itself very rapidly!