Sixteen new CCTV cameras have been installed in Blackwood town centre by Caerphilly County Borough Council.
The cameras have replaced old ones originally installed in 2001. This has recently been followed by the installation of replacement CCTV cameras in Bargoed town centre, Newbridge town centre and Abertridwr.
The new cameras have 360 degree panning ability, as well as high quality imaging.
The ongoing redevelopment of Bargoed has also allowed for an expansion of the current CCTV system to include additional cameras to the Park and Ride car park and the new bus station.
Cllr David Poole, cabinet member for community and leisure services, said: “Our CCTV operators play a key role in tackling and preventing crime, disorder and anti-social behaviour in our county borough, and it is important that they have the tools at their disposal to enable them to provide high quality surveillance for many years to come.
“Our residents can feel safe in the knowledge that CCTV continues to help provide a safe environment for the benefit of those who live, work, visit and enjoy the facilities in Caerphilly County Borough.”
The council’s CCTV operators monitor 143 CCTV cameras 24 hours a day, seven days a week.