Body worn video and in car cameras (FOI Ref: 518/26)

Request

Please find below my FOI request regarding the number of CCTV cameras in operation in your area.

1. How many CCTV cameras are currently in operation in total?

If possible, can you provide a breakdown of figures for the following?

1. a) Body cameras
2. b) Cameras in police stations
3. c) ANPR cameras
4. d) In-car cameras
5. e) Facial recognition cameras

We clarified with you on 25/2/2026 and 20/3/2026 you responded on 1/4/2026 with the following amended questions:

Please provide the total number of CCTV cameras/surveillance cameras in operation (at the latest known date available).

Please also provide a breakdown of:

1. a) Body cameras
2. b) In car cameras

Response

Please find enclosed our response.

As of 2 April 2026, we currently have approximately 6,300 body worn cameras in use operationally.

As of 7 April 2026, 65 West Midlands Police cars have cameras fitted in them.

As recommended as good practice by the Information Commissioner’s Office a version of this response may be published on the West Midlands Police website.