Response 3932221
Response to request for information
Reference
3932221
Response date
26 March 2026
Request
I am writing to request information under the Freedom of Information Act. In order to assist you with this request I am outlining my query as specifically as possible. I would like to have:
- Information on the number of CCTV cameras in your area
- Information on the number of cameras that are faulty or non-operational across your area to date (March 2nd 2026) and also during the following periods 2024, 2025 and the current 2026 period. This can be broken down into months or years. However, the data is held.
- A percentage and number breakdown on reasons for them not being in use, ie vandalised, faulty, outdated equipment etc
- Where there were faulty cameras, I would like details on how long it took for those faults to be fixed. I am looking for data on the date a camera was reported faulty and then a date for when it was fully operational again.
- Details on how often CCTV systems in your area are reviewed, when was the last time the systems were reviewed or audited as a whole to check suitability rather than fault fixing specific cameras.
I would be interested in any information held by your organisation regarding my request. I understand that I do not have to specify particular files or documents and that it is the departments responsibility to provide the information I require. If you need further clarification please contact me by email.
Response
- Information on the number of CCTV cameras in your area.
- Information on the number of cameras that are faulty or non-operational across your area to date (March 2nd 2026) and also during the following periods 2024, 2025 and the current 2026 period. This can be broken down into months or years. However, the data is held.
- 2024 - 7
- 2025 - 7
- 2026 - 1
- A percentage and number breakdown on reasons for them not being in use, ie vandalised, faulty, outdated equipment etc
- 2024 - 4 not used, 3 waiting replacement
- 2025 - 4 not used, 3 waiting replacement
- 2026 - 1 waiting repair
- Where there were faulty cameras, I would like details on how long it took for those faults to be fixed. I am looking for data on the date a camera was reported faulty and then a date for when it was fully operational again.
- Repair pending on one camera. The location will not be disclosed as this information is exempt in accordance with section 31 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000. Section 31(1)(a) states that the information is exempt if its’ disclosure would be likely to prejudice the prevention or detection of crime. The system is designed to protect staff and members of the public from harm and disclosure of information relating to the functioning of that system is likely to interfere with this protection. On balance the public interest in disclosing specifications of the system, are not outweighed by the public interest in not doing so.
- Details on how often CCTV systems in your area are reviewed, when was the last time the systems were reviewed or audited as a whole to check suitability rather than fault fixing specific cameras.
- Details on how often CCTV systems in your area are reviewed, when was the last time the systems were reviewed or audited as a whole to check suitability rather than fault fixing specific cameras.
Last review was September 2025. Usual review period is every 6 months.
- Details on how often CCTV systems in your area are reviewed, when was the last time the systems were reviewed or audited as a whole to check suitability rather than fault fixing specific cameras.
I would be interested in any information held by your organisation regarding my request. I understand that I do not have to specify particular files or documents and that it is the departments responsibility to provide the information I require. If you need further clarification please contact me by email.