Who we are
The PNW Street Camera Project is an initiative of the Plumstead Neighbourhood Watch — a registered, City-approved community organisation working to make our streets safer.
We install street-facing cameras on local properties throughout the PNW precinct, adding them into a single management system, and use the footage to support investigations and patrols. Management of the camera system rests with PNW. Funding comes from residents and local businesses through one-off donations and monthly contributions.
Why we started
Crime in our community doesn't respect boundaries. Single-property cameras protect single properties. A coordinated network of street-level cameras helps the entire neighbourhood — supporting SAPS investigations, deterring opportunists, and giving our patrollers eyes on the ground when they need them.
The project complements — it does not replace — your alarm, armed response, or PNW's foot and vehicle patrols. Think of it as one more tool in the box in our fight against crime.
How it's run
The Executive Committee (EXCO) of the Plumstead Neighbourhood Watch oversees the project. Day-to-day operations are managed by the PNW Street Camera Project Team, a group of dedicated volunteers. The project is:
- Approved by the Community Policing Forum and the Diep River Police Station Commander
- Registered with the City of Cape Town under Policy Number 21207 (council resolution C63/06/14, 25 June 2014)
- Backed by Homesecurity1st as the accredited installer — vetted, registered, and donating much of their time to the project
The team
The project is driven by a small team of volunteers who give their time, experience, and energy to make the network a reality. Every member below is unpaid and committed to keeping our streets safer.
Where we want to get to
Our target is 300 cameras across the PNW precinct within 5 years, at an operational rate of at least 5 new cameras a month. The pace depends entirely on the rate of donations and the availability of suitable host sites. Get involved, help make a difference.
Want to help?
A donation funds the next camera. Hosting a camera adds another street to our coverage.