The results were presented in a briefing on Friday morning in the Chamber of Deputies. According to the IGP, crime rates have dropped locally due to the installation of cameras, although it depends on the area. The study looked at the function of security cameras at the Glacis and the Kinnekswiss, as well as the Gare district.
The number of reported thefts at the Kinnekswiss has reduced since CCTV was installed.
However, cameras alone are not sufficient. The General Police Inspectorate said the police needed to develop a more consistent security strategy.
Minister Henri Kox has not yet confirmed whether video surveillance and the development thereof should fall under his jurisdiction.
The majority of the residents in the affected districts in Luxembourg City support the installation of video cameras, although they have questioned the efficacy of CCTV, according to a survey conducted by TNS-Illres in tandem with the police study.
Residents in the Gare and Bonnevoie areas have said they do not feel safe on the streets at night. The results of the survey depended on the respondent's place of residence and the length of time spent living in the area.
The full IGP study can be found (in French) on the police inspectorate website.
