Is there empirical evidence that surveillance cameras reduce crime?

Based on the papers, articles, and reports reviewed, it seems that CCTV is most effective when combined with other crime reducing/deterring methods such as improved lighting, security guards, and defensible space.

Adams-O'Brien, Frances
Report/Study
Surveillance camera research brief 8_2016.pdf (469 KB)
Police--Crime prevention
Closed-circuit television
Video surveillance
Electronic surveillance
Public
05/12/2021
09/26/2016