The cameras were installed in Norbury, Croydon, after complaints from residents on Kilmartin Avenue and neighbouring streets about abandoned vehicles, inconsiderate parking, and unauthorised repairs being carried out on public roads.
Croydon Council, working with the Safer Neighbourhood Police Team, has since removed three unroadworthy vehicles and issued a Community Protection Warning to a business carrying out illegal repairs on the street.
Jason Perry, executive mayor of Croydon, said: “This is part of our zero-tolerance approach to environmental crime and antisocial behaviour.
“Residents in Norbury, and indeed across Croydon, should not have to put up with abandoned vehicles and illegal activity on their streets – and thanks to their persistence, we have been able to act.
“I am pleased that CCTV is now in place to help deter future problems and gather evidence to support further enforcement.
“This is how we build safer, cleaner, and more respectful neighbourhoods – one street at a time.
“I want to thank local residents for bringing this to our attention and encourage anyone witnessing antisocial behaviour to report it to us through Love Clean Streets.”
The action is part of Mr Perry’s wider commitment to tackle the “broken windows” effect and restore pride in Croydon’s neighbourhoods.
The council said the removal of the vehicles has freed up much-needed parking for residents and reduced nuisance activity in the area.
The recent improvements were welcomed by residents at a community meeting, who said they felt safer and more reassured by the increased enforcement measures.
