Criminals: Caught on Camera — Season 1, Episode 3: Street Crime UK
Crime, Documentary • 44 min • 6 seasons, 51 episodes • ★ 6.0/10
Episode synopsis
When the recession drives up the retail crime rate in Britain, the authorities turn to CCTV cameras to spot thieves in shops of all kinds.
About Criminals: Caught on Camera
UK is the most surveilled place in the world. It is home to more than 6 million CCTV cameras -- about 1 for every 14 people -- that operate 24/7 and generate more than 1 billion hours of video every week. Crime reporter Nick Wallis tells us how UK police uses this vast surveillance network for active crime prevention as well as tracking down outlaws.