Market Report examines the UK market for closed-circuit television (CCTV). The majority of CCTV equipment is used for security surveillance, to deter and detect crime and anti-social behaviour, and as evidence for conviction if required. CCTV is also widely used to ensure public safety, such as at railway stations and industrial sites. It is also used for many other purposes, including traffic monitoring, intruder alarm verification, fire alarm verification, training, telemedicine, and to monitor and protect animals in the wild and in zoos.

The UK CCTV market has been in decline since 2008, reflecting the country's deteriorating economic conditions; a slowdown in construction output in the private commercial sector; and limited finances for repair and maintenance. The market resumed growth in 2011, growing by 2.7%, followed by a more significant increase in 2012, of 9.8%. Growth was driven largely by the need for safety and security for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee and the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, as well as demand for updated equipment and parts, such as Internet Protocol (IP) CCTV systems.

Most public-space CCTV is owned, monitored and managed by local authorities; however, the number of local-authority-operated CCTV cameras makes up a very small proportion of the UK's total CCTV provision. The vast majority of CCTV cameras are in fact commercially owned.

The market is dominated by global companies, including those based in Japan (such as JVC and Panasonic), the US (such as Honeywell and Vicon) and Europe (Bosch, Dedicate Micros and Synectics); the latest and most advanced technology predominately comes from these regions. Countries in the Far East and Korea manufacture and supply lower-cost, lower-end equipment, although have increased their presence significantly in the global market due to the volume of equipment sold.

Sales of IP cameras have been increasing in recent years, accompanied by a decline in demand for analogue equipment. IP cameras accounted for an estimated 50% of the overall surveillance market in 2012. Many businesses have opted for this equipment in place of more expensive CCTV equipment. Sales of IP and hybrid systems are expected to overtake analogue cameras over the coming years.

The UK CCTV market is expected to demonstrate moderate growth over the next few years, with annual growth rates at between 2.5% and 3.3%. Key Note forecasts that the UK CCTV market will grow by a total of 12.1% over the next 5 years. Growth will be driven by new security and surveillance devices, such as high-definition (HD) CCTV systems.