CCTV upgrade rolls out across Wallingford

Thirteen new high-definition CCTV cameras have been installed in Wallingford to provide a safer town centre for residents and visitors.

The digital cameras directly replace the outdated analogue CCTV system which will provide CCTV operators and emergency services with much better picture clarity to help support public safety.

The new cameras are also more energy efficient than the existing analogue ones, playing a part in helping the council reduce its carbon emissions.

The cameras and control room upgrades, costing £30,000, have been funded by South Oxfordshire District Council. The council jointly operates the Abingdon-based CCTV control room with Vale of White Horse District Council. 

The service provides an important role in helping the police to keep people safe and detect crime in our town centres. In 2022/23, CCTV operators monitored over 180 incidents in Wallingford and supported the police in making 24 arrests.

Cllr David Rouane, Leader of South Oxfordshire District Council, said: “The new high-definition cameras will ensure our CCTV operators have much clearer picture of what’s happening in Wallingford town centre. The improvement in picture quality will be a real boost should someone need assistance or if footage is needed for a criminal investigation.”

For more information about CCTV schemes that South Oxfordshire District Council runs please visit https://www.southoxon.gov.uk/south-oxfordshire-district-council/community-help-and-safety/cctv/

Editors note:

The South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse CCTV service is run, managed and funded by South Oxfordshire District Council and Vale of White Horse District Council, with funding from Thames Valley Police towards running costs and contributions from town councils.