Frequently asked questions about CCTV

Find out answers to the most common questions we get asked about CCTV.

We are currently in the process of upgrading our CCTV systems around Swansea.

Who is responsible for CCTV cameras across the city?

The Council operate CCTV cameras in external locations across the city and county. The main system currently consists of 132 cameras throughout the local authority area, including in Morriston, Mumbles, Gorseinon and Pontarddulais. We also have additional cameras in council housing estates. All these cameras cover a defined area and are primarily used to deter crime and anti-social behaviour. The cameras can help the police identify offenders and collect evidence for a court prosecution.

There is a dedicated, restricted and secure control centre which is and operated in accordance with Home Office guidelines. Council CCTV operators have a direct link with the police and can feed images to the police control room when relevant, reporting incidents immediately. This communication works both ways, and the police may contact the council CCTV Control Room to request monitoring of an incident.

All Council CCTV operators have undergone formal training in the operation of CCTV. They operate according to the council's CCTV Code of Practice and the Surveillance Commissioner's Office Code of Practice.

For general enquiries about the system contact:

Gareth Pritchard on Tel: 07917 200079 or email gareth.pritchard@swansea.gov.uk

We also operate cameras in its civic buildings, offices and other places of work. For general enquiries about internal CCTV systems, please contact the Swansea Council switchboard on Tel: 01792 636000.

Where are cameras located?

There are currently 132 cameras (69 PTZ and 62 fixed) which are located throughout the City and County of Swansea.

Wind Street
Quay Parade
Little Wind Street
York Street
Orchard Street
The Kingsway
St Helens Road
Whitewalls
Plymouth Street
Nelson Street
Oxford Street
Union Street
Westways
High Street
Walter Road
Christina Street
Caer Street
Singleton Street
Northampton Lane
Pell Street
Portland Street/Park Street
The Strand
Swansea Arena
Woodfield Street, Morriston
Gorseinon Bus Station
High Street, Gorseinon
St Teilo Street, Pontardulais
Water Street, Pontardulais
Bracelet Bay, Mumbles
Powys Avenue
Pen y Graig Road
Cadwaladr Circle
Townhill Road/Teilo Crescent
Ceri Road
Gwili Terrace
Gors Avenue / Dewi Terrace
Gors Avenue / Gwent Road
Rhodfar Brain
Heol Calvin
Broughton Avenue
Portmead Avenue
Woodford Road
Bardsey Avenue
Swansea Road, Waunarlwydd
St Clears Place
Longview Road, Clase
Solva Road, Clase
Mansel Road, Bonymaen
Caernavon Way, Bonymaen
Rhyd Y Felin, Trallwn
Tegfan, Trallwn
Hillrise Park, Clydach
Parkway Road, Sketty

The civic buildings also have 2 systems for which Corporate Facilities is responsible. These cover the Civic Centre and Guildhall council offices. The Civic Centre consists of 84 cameras, 25 external and 59 internal. The Guildhall consists of 9 cameras, 7 internal and 2 external. There are also CCTV cameras in most council-run buildings, such as libraries, community centres, Area Housing Offices and Social Services facilities. These are maintained and operated by the staff on-site.

What is the annual sum spent on cameras?

Spend on cameras for 2020/21: