Series synopsis
Criminals: Caught on Camera is a British crime documentary television series that premiered on 5 (Online) on October 18, 2013. It stars Nick Wallis.
UK is the most surveilled place in the world. It is home to more than 6 million CCTV cameras -- about 1 for every 14 people -- that operate 24/7 and generate more than 1 billion hours of video every week. Crime reporter Nick Wallis tells us how UK police uses this vast surveillance network for active crime prevention as well as tracking down outlaws.
Premise
UK is the most surveilled place in the world. It is home to more than 6 million CCTV cameras -- about 1 for every 14 people -- that operate 24/7 and generate more than 1 billion hours of video every week. Crime reporter Nick Wallis tells us how UK police uses this vast surveillance network for active crime prevention as well as tracking down outlaws.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Nick Wallis as Himself
Episodes
This series spans 6 seasons with 51 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | October 18, 2013 | December 19, 2013 |
| Season 2 | 8 | July 17, 2014 | November 20, 2014 |
| Season 3 | 7 | June 3, 2015 | November 18, 2015 |
| Season 4 | 10 | September 24, 2017 | November 26, 2017 |
| Season 5 | 10 | July 25, 2018 | September 27, 2018 |
| Season 6 | 10 | January 4, 2024 | March 7, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Drunken Chaos Police use Huntingdon's CCTV to monitor drunken and violent behaviour, including lewd acts and brawls, and launch an initiative against such crimes. |
October 18, 2013 |
| 2 |
Riots and Robbers Host Nick Wallis reveals how police are using CCTV cameras to thwart street theft. the pilfering of personal items such as bikes, bags and phones. |
October 25, 2013 |
| 3 |
Street Crime UK When the recession drives up the retail crime rate in Britain, the authorities turn to CCTV cameras to spot thieves in shops of all kinds. |
November 1, 2013 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Gangs & Guns Host Nick Wallis reveals some of the street crime captured by London's 400,000 CCTV cameras: fights, robberies, drug crimes and a massive gun rampage. |
July 17, 2014 |
| 2 |
Shops & Robbers The show examines the staggering rise in retail crime -- both shoplifting and violence against employees -- and how CCTV cameras make a difference. |
July 23, 2014 |
| 3 |
Car Thieves & Thugs In one year alone, more than a million crimes were committed on London area roads. Fortunately, CCTV cameras help bring those responsible to justice. |
July 30, 2014 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Ram Raid Britain A smash-and-grab jewelry store robbery, a daring cash machine heist and a frightening attack in a pub are part of a new breed of ram-raid thefts. |
June 3, 2015 |
| 2 |
Violent Assault Guns aren't the only violent weapons; several incidents of knife attacks show up on CCTV across Britain, ranging from daring robberies to murder. |
June 10, 2015 |
| 3 |
Firestarters Crimes involving a terrible house fire, the stabbing of a football coach and gangs attacking a group of partygoers are solved using police cameras. |
June 17, 2015 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Drugs, Thugs and Smugglers A drug smuggler is caught on camera with 12 million pounds' worth of narcotics in his car. Plus, a look inside one of the UK's busiest CCTV centres. |
September 24, 2017 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Journalist Nick Wallis follows a Flying Squad investigation into a ruthless gang who blew up 27 cash machines in and around London. |
September 24, 2017 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Journalist Nick Wallis tells the shocking story of a teenager who murdered his friend, and was caught on camera buying the gloves he wore for the killing. |
October 5, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Violent Britain Two officers tackle a man carrying two knives, a shooting outside a club sparks a huge investigation, and a gang of armed robbers try everything they can to make their escape. |
July 25, 2018 |
| 2 |
Criminals on the Run Detectives explain how CCTV was used to help track a man who brutally murdered his father and then went on the run. |
July 26, 2018 |
| 3 |
Cops and Robbers A fake robbery is caught on camera. One shop worker gives an Oscar-worthy performance but police soon suspect that it's all an act. |
August 2, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Car Crime Witnessing a car crime bonanza captured by drones, CCTV, dashcams, mobile phones and police bodycams - from road raging drivers to ram raids gone wrong and hi-tech car thieves |
January 4, 2024 |
| 2 |
Under the Influence Boozed-up Britain at its worst - including a bouncer racially abused by a drunken clubber. |
January 11, 2024 |
| 3 |
Countryside Crime In Suffolk, a series of farm thefts wreak havoc until CCTV provides the vital clues police need to crack the case. Plus shocking footage of the killing of protected wildlife. |
January 18, 2024 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | 5 (Online) |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 18, 2013 |
| Last aired | March 7, 2024 |
| Runtime | 45 minutes |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Tuesday at 21:00:00 |