Bridgwater Town Council continues to invest in 61 strategically placed CCTV cameras across Bridgwater, playing a quiet but vital role in keeping our community safe.
Whether it’s helping prevent crime, supporting emergency services, or protecting vulnerable individuals, the CCTV system is always working behind the scenes to safeguard Bridgwater.
Staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, the CCTV Control Room is operated by a dedicated team who monitor live footage, respond to incidents in real time, and work closely with the police and local services to ensure quick and effective action.
Over the past year, the CCTV team has supported hundreds of incidents across the town — helping to prevent harm, protect residents, and support prosecutions.
Here’s how CCTV made a difference:
- Assaults were swiftly picked up, leading to 71 arrests — a direct result of timely CCTV support, police response, and Town Link coordination.
- Wanted individuals were successfully identified 52 times through CCTV, helping police make 47 arrests and remove offenders from our streets.
- Anti-social behaviour remained a key focus. CCTV helped track 43 incidents directly, and further supported 88 police reports, ensuring safer public spaces for everyone.
- In cases of missing persons and welfare concerns, CCTV actively helped locate 27 individuals.
- Incidents related to drink driving, drugs, weapons, and criminal damage were also monitored and addressed thanks to fast-acting operators and strong inter-agency collaboration.
Behind these numbers are real moments of prevention, protection, and care — all part of a coordinated effort to keep Bridgwater a safe and welcoming place to live, work, and visit.
Jamie-Lee Lipton, CCTV Manager at Somerset Council, commented:
“We’ve had another busy year in CCTV. Our close collaboration with Avon and Somerset Police and our Local Authority partners has been instrumental in ensuring the safety and security of the areas we monitor. We’re committed to maintaining high standards and responding effectively to incidents as they arise.”
Councillor Tim Mander from Bridgwater Town Council added:
“The investment in our CCTV infrastructure justifies and underscores our dedication to community safety in and around the town. The data clearly shows the positive impact of our CCTV operations, and we will continue to support these efforts to ensure Bridgwater remains a safe place for all residents.”
