Anti-Crime Cameras Useless in London

London police’s 10,000 anti-crime cameras have not increased the rate at which crimes are solved. They appear to be of no demonstrable benefit in fighting crime, and analysis shows that money is better spent on street lighting.

1 Response to “Anti-Crime Cameras Useless in London”


  1. 1 Rick Sincere Sep 24th, 2007 at 9:42 pm

    This isn’t exactly “news.” I wrote about British findings that the cameras were virtually useless almost three years ago. Check out my update here:

    http://ricksincerethoughts.blogspot.com/2007/09/better-late-than-never.html

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