aggressive behaviour recognition
Hammersmith and Fulham Council is upgrading its CCTV network with AI for aggressive behaviour recognition and addressing bias concerns.
Hammersmith and Fulham Council is investing £3.2 million to integrate artificial intelligence modules, including aggressive behaviour recognition, into its CCTV network. This upgrade, which began in September 2025, aims to enhance crime detection and public safety across the borough's approximately 2,300 cameras, as heard by the Community Safety Board in July 2026.
A report to the Community Safety Board in July 2026 stated that the new AI system for aggressive behaviour detection is designed to be less prone to bias. Interim Assistant Director of Community Safety, Justin Hunt, explained that these systems are less susceptible to bias than facial recognition, following concerns raised by Councillor David Campbell.
Key facts
- Hammersmith and Fulham Council is investing £3.2 million in AI upgrades for its CCTV network. Source 1 Source 2
- A report in July 2026 said the new AI system is designed to be less prone to bias. Source
- The AI enhancement programme for CCTV began in September 2025. Source
- Hammersmith and Fulham Council operates approximately 2,300 CCTV cameras. Source
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