New mobile CCTV vans launched to strengthen community safety

The state-of-the-art mobile units can be rapidly deployed across Wandsworth, allowing for a flexible and targeted approach to crime prevention. 

The extra funding for the CCTV vans has been made possible from the council’s £9m Neighbourhood Renewal Fund, which is investing in a wide range of neighbourhood improvements - all part of our Decade of Renewal being paid for by property developers.

Graeme Henderson, Wandsworth Council’s cabinet member for Health, said: “The new mobile CCTV cars will allow us to be more proactive, responsive and visible, ensuring our residents feel safe in their communities. This extra funding marks a significant step forward in our commitment to keeping Wandsworth safe.”

The Council also recently announced that the extra funding will increase CCTV monitoring by an extra 150 hours each month in the Joint Control Centre (JCC).

As well as monitoring CCTV cameras, the control room team acts as a vital lifeline during out-of-hours emergencies including fires, floods, and road traffic accidents. The JCC also covers council housing areas, making them the first responders to urgent situations such as lift breakdowns or emergency alarms triggered by vulnerable residents. In 2024, the JCC logged 62,217 calls.

This is paid for using funding from Neighbourhood Community Infrastructure Levy (NCIL) payments which the council secures and collects from developers to benefit the local area. This does not add a penny to your council tax.