CCTV
The service monitors a total of 607 cameras across a wide range of locations, including Lincoln city centre and the Castle, Abbey, Park, and Carholme Wards. Coverage also extends to St Marks Shopping Centre; Broadgate, Central, Lucy Tower, and Tentercroft Street car parks.
Additional areas under surveillance include Hartsholme Country Park, Boultham Park, Arboretum, Birchwood and Yarborough Leisure Centres, as well as multiple housing sites.
CCTV operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. In 2026, the scheme celebrates its 30th Anniversary.
In 2024, the service responded to over 12,000 incidents, resulting in more than 1,100 arrests by the police. Over 3,500 of these incidents were proactively monitored by the CCTV team.
The service adopts a multi-agency approach with partners such as: Lincolnshire Police, Lincoln Business Improvement Group, and members of the City Centre Radio Shop Link and Pub Watch schemes.
The service also supports internal services, including Public Protection & Antisocial Behaviour, Environmental Services, Outreach, Parking Services, and the Public Convenience Team.
The CCTV operators use this network of essential individuals and organisations to effectively serve the community.
Code of Practice for the Operation of Closed Circuit Television