Support for CCTV and security improvements does exist across the UK, although there is no single nationwide CCTV grant scheme. Funding is usually delivered through police initiatives, councils, rural crime programmes, community safety projects and local grant funds. Availability varies significantly depending on your location and circumstances.

Support is often targeted at areas experiencing crime issues, vulnerable communities, farms, community buildings or businesses affected by theft and antisocial behaviour.

What Support Could Be Available?

Funding may support:

  • Rural crime prevention measures
  • CCTV systems
  • Farms and agricultural businesses
  • Community buildings
  • Business security upgrades
  • Security lighting
  • Access control systems
  • Community safety projects
  • Crime prevention infrastructure
  • Alarms and deterrent systems

Typical Examples Of Funding

Rural Crime Initiatives

Some police-led rural crime projects have funded:

  • CCTV cameras
  • Security lighting
  • Enhanced signage
  • Drones
  • Target-hardening measures

Examples of schemes have offered grants between £500–£2,000 following police assessment of crime risk.

Safer Streets Funding

Government-backed neighbourhood crime programmes have supported:

  • CCTV expansion
  • Street lighting
  • Property security improvements
  • Community safety measures

These programmes target burglary and neighbourhood crime hotspots.

Community & Faith Building Security

Some grants support:

  • Places of worship
  • Community buildings
  • Charity premises
  • Security improvements for vulnerable sites

Support can include CCTV, alarms and secure doors.

Who May Qualify?

Support is commonly aimed at:

  • Farmers and landowners
  • Rural businesses
  • Community groups
  • Village halls
  • Places of worship
  • Charities
  • Local organisations
  • Businesses affected by crime
  • Residents in targeted crime areas

Step By Step – How To Apply

Step 1 – Contact Your Local Police & Crime Commissioner (PCC)

Ask about:

  • Community safety funds
  • Rural crime grants
  • CCTV initiatives
  • Local security funding

Many PCC offices run small grants and community safety programmes.

Step 2 – Contact Your Council

Ask for:

  • Community safety team
  • Anti-social behaviour team
  • Regeneration team
  • Local grant programmes

Step 3 – Gather Supporting Information

Applications often require:

  • Crime reports or incidents
  • Quotes for CCTV or security works
  • Community benefit information
  • Risk assessments

Step 4 – Installation

If approved:

  • Approved contractors may install systems
  • Some schemes require professional installation
  • Ongoing monitoring requirements may apply

Advice & Financial Support

Police & Crime Commissioner Office

Contact your local PCC office for:

  • Community safety grants
  • CCTV funding opportunities
  • Rural crime initiatives

Rural Payments Agency

Phone: 03000 200 301

Can help with:

  • Farming support schemes
  • Rural funding routes
  • Agricultural grants

The Farming Equipment & Technology Fund has supported certain farm security technologies and grants between £1,000–£25,000 under programme themes.

Contact Grants Gateway to discuss CCTV funding and security grant routes that may apply to your circumstances.

Available support and eligibility requirements can vary depending on location and individual circumstances.