Public areas like Milton Common Park and Caxton Street are now under 24-hour camera watch as Brisbane takes direct action to prevent crime in its suburbs.
Mobile CCTV Cameras Monitor Milton and Caxton Street
Milton Common Park and Caxton Street in Petrie Terrace are now under 24-hour surveillance as part of Brisbane’s safety push, with mobile CCTV cameras targeting crime and antisocial behaviour in busy public areas.
Each of Brisbane’s 26 wards is receiving a solar-powered mobile CCTV camera that rotates between hotspots based on input from the community and police. The cameras are linked to Council’s 24/7 security centre and can operate for up to six days without sunlight.
Cameras Already In Action Across The Suburbs
Mobile cameras are also active at Moorooka, Mount Gravatt, Bald Hills, West End, Murarrie, Forest Lake, and Inala, with a fixed unit planned for Boundary Street in West End.
The cameras are already making an impact, helping to spot and prevent theft, vandalism, and antisocial behaviour. With real-time monitoring, alerts are sent to authorities when something unusual happens, like groups gathering in parks before sunrise, allowing officers to act quickly.
Community Voices Guide Where Cameras Go
Unlike fixed units, mobile cameras can shift between locations within each ward based on need. Police and locals help identify sites, with residents urged to suggest spots to their councillors.
Council says the goal is to focus efforts on areas where safety concerns are raised, while also supporting broader crime prevention work. This community-led model aims to give people more of a say in how their neighbourhoods are monitored and protected.
Safety Program Includes Grants For Local Clubs
The camera rollout is part of a wider suburban safety plan. So far, 69 Safer Suburbs Grants have supported local clubs with lighting upgrades, facility improvements, and other crime prevention measures.
These projects run alongside Brisbane’s wider fixed CCTV network, which now includes more than 3,800 cameras. Together, the mobile and fixed units form a growing system of real-time monitoring designed to support investigations and prevent incidents before they happen.
Published 2-May-2025