City security is becoming an increasingly serious issue every day. In this context, many countries use security cameras, facial recognition systems, and other security measures. Research has calculated the number of cameras per square kilometer, particularly in metropolitan cities like Istanbul, where these security elements are more common. So, where does Turkey rank on this calculated list? Here are the cities with the most security cameras in the world…
The top 100 cities with the most security cameras in the world!
Security cameras were first introduced in the early 2000s. They were then used as the primary security measure in various areas, from city and regional security to military zones. Especially in metropolitan cities like Istanbul, the installation of security cameras and the use of facial recognition systems have led to the capture of wanted criminals.
According to the research, Turkey ranks 64th with Istanbul. This means there are 54 security cameras per square kilometer in Istanbul. Considering the area of Istanbul, it wouldn’t be wrong to say that every corner of the city is under 24/7 surveillance. Here are the other cities on the list:
- 1. Shenzhen: 7,462 cameras
- •2. Wuhan: 6,488 cameras
- 3. Shanghai: 5,239 cameras
- Cities 4 to 20 are all in China. In short, the first 21 cities belong to China.
- 21. Beijing: 1,500 cameras
- 22. Delhi: 1,490 cameras
- 35. Seoul: 618 cameras
- 40. Singapore: 387 cameras
- 41. Hyderabad: 321 cameras
- 44. New York: 235 cameras
- 45. Moscow: 220 cameras
- 46. London: 209 cameras
- 49. Dhaka: 141 cameras
- 50. Mexico City: 139 cameras
- 56. Bangkok: 108 cameras
- 58. Los Angeles: 86 cameras
- 59. Berlin: 80 cameras
- 60. Johannesburg: 72 cameras
- 64. Istanbul: 54 cameras
- 68. Paris: 41 cameras
- 69. Cairo: 39 cameras
- 76. Cape Town: 18 cameras
- 82. Sydney: 15 cameras
- 84. Rio de Janeiro: 13 cameras
- 86. Lahore: 10 cameras
- 87. Buenos Aires: 9 cameras
- 88. Madrid: 9 cameras
- 89. Toronto: 9 cameras
- 90. Tehran: 8 cameras
- 93. Rome: 8 cameras
- 95. Tokyo: 7 cameras
- 99. Lagos: 6 cameras
What are your thoughts on the list of cities with the most security cameras? Don’t forget to share your opinions in the comments section…
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