CCTV requested by residents on Sheffield street targeted by criminals

Residents want CCTV installed after 53 crimes on the street in 18 months

Residents living on a street in Sheffield are asking for CCTV to be installed, after 53 crimes on their street have occurred over the past 18 months.

An online petition has been signed by 26 people, insisting that more crime prevention measures should be introduced on Cross Bedford Street, Upperthorpe, following the number of crimes committed on the street.

According to police crime statistics, residents claim there’s been a total of 53 crimes committed around the area since the summer of 2015, including items being stolen from vehicles, plus a number of cars have also been taken.

The residents are insisting that CCTV cameras should be installed on the street, along with new brighter LED lighting to help deter thieves.

The petition was started by Tabitha Omezia, who said that the number of crimes had left many residents out of pocket.

She also went on to say that many of the residents park their cars on the street and a number have had their vehicles stolen, which causes huge stress and takes people’s time and the police’s time, not to mention the cost of having to deal with a stolen vehicle.

Tabitha and the other residents who have signed the petition, believe that by having CCTV in operation, with signs up to warn people, plus brighter street lights, the neighbourhood would be safer for everyone and the CCTV cameras will help to deter criminals.

The online petition is open to residents to sign until March 23. The petition will then be passed on to councillors to be reviewed at their next meeting.

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