First phase of new multi-sensor camera technology delivered to ensure safer and greener streets in Hammersmith & Fulham

New, state-of-the-art CCTV cameras have been installed across the borough as part of a £5million project between the London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham (H&F) Council and North, the leading provider of technology solutions and services.

The White City Estate and Shepherds Bush Green districts are the first to benefit from the installation of the cameras, which will monitor a full 360-degree view of the area with clearer images provided by upgraded sensors. Through innovative IoT technology, the cameras will also provide analytics to the council, enabling it to make informed decisions about traffic rerouting, air quality management, enhancing public spaces for visitor interaction and accessibility.

The multi-sensor cameras will be rolled out across the district as part of the four-year contract, while North develops a state-of-the-art public space CCTV network to replace the existing analog system, which is nearing the end of its life.

As part of the next phase of work, the borough, which is unique in London for having three top flight football clubs, will see the new cameras being installed in and around Chelsea, Fulham and Queens Park Rangers stadiums – to give police a better one To give visibility to the wider environment to deter crime on matchdays.

The new CCTV cameras are part of a major upgrade that will underscore H&F’s commitment to keeping residents safe, with a focus on women’s safety and reducing street crime. The local authority now has 1,869 cameras in public places, making it the largest network of CCTV cameras in any region in the UK.

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The broader project will enable the City Council to provide a stream of accurate information about city habits and how improvements can be made to create a greener and safer region for future generations. Using IoT technology across the region, sensors will collect real-time data, enabling H&F to monitor and improve elements such as air quality in popular locations, people management in parks to improve access, and emptying lots, to prevent crime and dampness.

Tony Oliver, Technical Advisor Team Leader at North, said: “The investment H&F Council is making to improve CCTV operations underscores its clear commitment to continually improving the quality of the environment for the people who live there. North is incredibly proud to be working with H&F teams to create a state-of-the-art public space CCTV network that will go a long way towards improving the safety and well-being of the area.

“In recent years, North has significantly expanded its portfolio of work with local authorities across the UK, demonstrating the power of intelligent solutions to provide data-driven insights into how people interact with cities and communities. This allows decision makers to make more informed decisions that benefit communities, local economies and sustainability.”

Councilor Rebecca Harvey, H&F Cabinet Member for Social Inclusion and Community Safety said:

“Hammersmith & Fulham is committed to delivering London’s most efficient, effective and pioneering CCTV system. It is part of the proactive steps we are taking to protect women and girls, reduce crime and make our streets safer for our residents, businesses and visitors.”

Source - UK Daily