CCTV cameras are cutting crime in Wallingford and Didcot, says the latest report on their use.
Ann Ducker, leader of South Oxfordshire District Council, which footed the bill for the system, said: "Our investment is helping us achieve our objective to reduce crime and the fear of crime."
The council introduced CCTV in Wallingford and Henley in 2004, in Didcot in 2005 and Thame last April.
A report presented to the scrutiny committee says CCTV is "an effective tool in tackling crime and antisocial behaviour" and is widely used by police. Cameras recorded 191 incidents in Wallingford in their first two years and 77 in Didcot during the first three months of use there.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereComments are closed on this article