- Local governments can apply for grants to install or upgrade CCTV cameras
- Funding targets neighbourhood crime and antisocial behaviour
- Local governments to work with WA Police to identify areas of greatest need
The Cook Labor Government will provide $1 million in funding to local governments to install or upgrade CCTV cameras to target neighbourhood crime and antisocial behaviour.
Eligible local governments will be able to apply for funding for up to five cameras.
The CCTV Grant Program funding is part of a $22.5 million 2025-26 community safety election commitment to provide additional resourcing to tackle criminal activity.
The State-wide CCTV Grant Program will provide a major boost to local government security with agreater number of cameras to monitor crime hotspots that are well known to local authorities.
The WA Police Force will be able to remotely access the cameras to assist them to respond to instances of crime and antisocial behaviour.
Local governments will work with the WA Police Force to identify suitable locations within a high-risk area that require increased camera coverage.
Applications for the CCTV Grant Program open on Monday 30 March 2026 and close on 18 May 2026.
As stated by Local Government Minister Hannah Beazley:
"This grant program will assist local governments to target hotspots by installing CCTV.
"By working with the WA Police Force, local governments will be able to make sure the cameras are in the right locations to deter crime and antisocial behaviour.
"This program is part of the Cook Labor Government's commitment to making our communities safer and more inclusive."
As stated by Police Minister Reece Whitby:
"The Cook Government is making communities safer and CCTV is a proven tool for deterring, preventing and solving crime.
"The cost of a break-in isn't just the value of what's stolen, it's also the repairs and rising insurance.
"This funding will help expand critical CCTV coverage State-wide and allow Police and local governments to play an even stronger role in preventing antisocial behaviour."
As stated by Scarborough MLA Stuart Aubrey:
"This funding will help local governments target crime and antisocial behaviour across our community, working closely with WA Police to ensure cameras are installed in the right locations.
"This builds on the CCTV upgrades already delivered at Morris Place in my electorate and will allow us to further strengthen community safety.
"Everyone deserves to feel safe in their neighbourhood and this investment builds on other local community safety initiatives designed to keep people safe."
