CCTV cameras supported the work of our emergency services’ teams in North East Lincolnshire more than 450 times during the last three months of 2025.
Figures show that, from July to September 2026, the 132 cameras were used 468 times to support in a variety of incidents, including suspected attempted break-ins, assaults and drug dealings right across the borough.
Working in conjunction with the cameras, Council teams and partner organisations have also utilised the Days of Action and the Tannoy system to relay important messages to those visiting Grimsby town centre specifically.
Combatting criminal activity, the camera operators work in unison with emergency services to direct and advise when a crime is in progress or if they notice unusual activity.
This work must carry on as the drive continues to cut crime, says Council Leader Oliver Freeston.
“These figures show that CCTV is playing a significant part in our fight against all kinds of crime, as well as supporting other issues such as medical emergencies. Eyes and ears can never be everywhere 24/7 and we cannot always account for those people who are simply determined or driven to commit crime.
“However, what we can do is ensure we use everything that is available to us to support our emergency services – and using this CCTV is proving to be a vital tool in that respect,” added Cllr Freeston.
The CCTV system was introduced in 2022 as part of a £2.25 million overhaul to help reduce crime and anti-social behaviour.
Throughout the three months, Operatives informed police of multiple possible crimes including a suspected case of someone hurting an animal; incidents involving a serious assault and much more.
These efforts have been proven to make a difference and help reduce crime across the area – proven through the number of offenders found guilty in court thanks to evidence provided by the Council’s CCTV system.
In total, 5 people were sentenced for their crimes in the three-month period. In July, the first sentencing was for the crime of affray – using or threatening violent behaviour that would make a normal person nearby fear for their safety, such as a street fight or a violent pub brawl.
The person in question received a community order including conditions around preventing drug use and community service.
Later that month, two more were sentenced for their involvement in a crime involving the use of abusive/threatening language and behaviour and were ordered to pay numerous fines totalling £830.
Another was sentenced for to an 8-month suspended sentence; disqualified from driving for 20 months and given other sanctions for driving related offences.
The final person to be sentenced thanks to the help of the Council’s CCTV was also disqualified from driving, for 23 months, and ordered to pay a total of £253.
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