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Bababing12 · 2024-09-09T12:19:29+00:00

Can anyone help, advise or has been in this situation. We have new neighbours opposite slightly to the left. They moved in and when they first moved in , we used to see them peering in people front windows when they were out 🤣 . They’re really bizzare and nosey. They have all their curtains shut themselves but we’ve noticed they put a number of CCTV cameras in their house - inside and outside. One camera is in their front bedroom and is directed fully into our house- it just points into our bedroom and lounge. I have children who waddle around with no pants on etc as you can’t see into our house… however this camera can! Does anyone have any advise on what we do . We are reluctant to talk to them as it’s confrontation and also they’ll say it doesn’t point - is their an official person we can report to on this and any experience help welcomed! Thank you

Uptheflagpole · 09/09/2024 23:07

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huuskymam · 09/09/2024 23:05

Our local police station sends a liaison officer to check camera angles to see if they're recording other peoples property, if there's a complaint. That's in Ireland though, don't know if it's the same where you are. No harm in giving them a ring and tell them your concerns.

JohnofWessex · 09/09/2024 23:04

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It probably does but like a lot of things nobody complains unless you start being a complete twat

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WhyamIinahandcartandwherearewegoing · 09/09/2024 22:44

@Bababing12 the whole thing is so creepy and weird, well done trusting your gut instincts here 👍

WhyamIinahandcartandwherearewegoing · 09/09/2024 22:41

Londonrach1 · 09/09/2024 13:24

Following. I live in a terraced house and the next door neighbours ring doorbell records every time we leave etc and all conversations we have. We hate it. They recently moved in and put the ring doorbell in. We about to move as a direct result of this doorbell. She messages me photos of what happening here etc... what the guy delivering?

@Londonrach1 jeez! I’d have to tell the nosy cow to to do one 🤣

JohnofWessex · 09/09/2024 22:29

Fascinating

A point worth making is that the Police and Local Authorities have a lot of 'omnibus cover all' powers as well as specific ones.

They often CAN take action if they want to, OR as might have happened in this case they have decided that whatever is being done is either OTT or done on such a way that its likley to cause 'upset' and potentially lead to all manner of fun.

Cheeseballer · 09/09/2024 21:54

Well this is very creepy! Did the lady not say why they had the cameras? I guess what could she say. It's weird. Sorry for you as it must be stressful but good that the police are on it. I'd still get some privacy film though because I'd be unsettled.

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Bababing12 · 09/09/2024 18:15

Growlybear83 · 09/09/2024 18:11

When we installed our CCTV we were told that none of the cameras could record any images beyond our driveway/garden. I'm sure you're not allowed to have cameras which can record passers by in the street, let alone someone else's house.

Thank you - yeah that’s what we thought. I had hoped they were just recording the driveway and the lens was angling down, but we kind of figured they weren’t as they had 2 cameras on that area already.

Maybe they just liked watching the telly we did and decided to watch it through the cctv 🤣 jokes aside , waiting for husband to come back as it’s been an odd day. We’ve been given a reference number and they said they’ll call us at some point if necessary.

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Growlybear83 · 09/09/2024 18:11

When we installed our CCTV we were told that none of the cameras could record any images beyond our driveway/garden. I'm sure you're not allowed to have cameras which can record passers by in the street, let alone someone else's house.

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Bababing12 · 09/09/2024 17:54

Elkle · 09/09/2024 17:38

I'm impressed too! When we had our security system installed we were aware that police weren't responding to burglaries unless residents were in the house and were in danger, so I'm surprised they've rushed out to check if cameras are filming outside a boundary.
I believe most police forces across the UK are similarly stretched.

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It was the local PCSO - I haven’t spoken to the police. I rang 101 and they sent the chap who is our community officer over. We live in a village. I’ve contacted our PCSO twice before and both times seen them that day and been brilliant. I would guess by listening to LBC most days though this isn’t the norm in cities.

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Itsmahoneybaloney · 09/09/2024 17:42

Elkle · 09/09/2024 17:38

I'm impressed too! When we had our security system installed we were aware that police weren't responding to burglaries unless residents were in the house and were in danger, so I'm surprised they've rushed out to check if cameras are filming outside a boundary.
I believe most police forces across the UK are similarly stretched.

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They may have already had other reports of this address and/or the occupants are known to the police. There are often reasons why some calls get responded to quicker than others.

Elkle · 09/09/2024 17:38

Wendysfriend · 09/09/2024 17:31

😂😂😂😂😂 That must be the fatest PCSO ever..

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I'm impressed too! When we had our security system installed we were aware that police weren't responding to burglaries unless residents were in the house and were in danger, so I'm surprised they've rushed out to check if cameras are filming outside a boundary.
I believe most police forces across the UK are similarly stretched.

Wendysfriend · 09/09/2024 17:31

😂😂😂😂😂 That must be the fatest PCSO ever..

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Bababing12 · 09/09/2024 17:22

Snowpaw · 09/09/2024 17:16

oh my god! Good job you got the PCSO involved then. Well done and I hope they sort it out for you soon.

There’s a police car now outside and they’ve got some machine things from the house they’re taking out. I’m trying to not look obvious but somethings going on. It’s such a nice neighbourhood to live- maybe it’s to do with theft. I only noticed the camera go up a month ago - it’s not been too long to my knowledge. And we’re not a particularly exciting family , we’re quite normal with a cat, dog and kids so I can’t think they really have been wanting to spy on us 🥴

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PerkyShark · 09/09/2024 17:19

This can't be real? Why so many fake posts at the moment on Mumsnet?

Snowpaw · 09/09/2024 17:16

oh my god! Good job you got the PCSO involved then. Well done and I hope they sort it out for you soon.

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Bababing12 · 09/09/2024 17:10

Got the most bizzare update on this situation.

I got back from the school run and the local PCSO was outside. He briefly came in and chatted and said he also thought it was a static indoor ring camera (same as I have in our boot room) and that it was just facing in to us. He looked from the lounge and our bedroom and could see it facing us. He minimised it and said I’m sure the actual video camera lens must be somehow pointing down. He also said they have quite a few cameras on their property and the same one that faces ours but facing the other way. So very brief and I expect to put my mind at rest.

He said he would nip over just to reassure us and ask to see where they are facing.

Anyway 15 minutes later ish he knocked back. He said the man wasn’t in but his wife was- she spoke limited English. She let him in and in their front room was a wall of cctv TVs - showing exactly into ours and another neighbour (the only other with kids I’ve realised). He said it’s now in their hands and to leave it with them and he can’t tell us anymore now.

So how bizzare. I can’t work out what he’s doing but I’m glad I went with my instincts that something was not right!

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BecuaseIWantItThatWay · 09/09/2024 16:50

Bababing12 · 09/09/2024 16:13

Finding this a lot more on here recently. Normal threads, and then some posters purposely trying to be argumentative and a bit odd like they get a kick out of going down a rabbit hole or of tangent! It was a perfectly normal thread asking for advice . I suppose you can hide behind the internet though!

On a more relevant note- the PCSO is en route and has rang to say he’s walked past and seen what we mean so when I’m back from the school run he’ll have a chat with me.

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Yep, noticed it too. Just unnecessary on your post.

Glad the PCSO has been so responsive! Fingers crossed for a good outcome!

MzPixie · 09/09/2024 16:38

Window privacy film is definitely needed I have neighbour's who actively look into my house so have to keep the curtains closed so also in your situation and getting these for mine now

Irridescantshimmmer · 09/09/2024 16:16

Report them to the council because under NO circumstances can another neighbours CCTV camera be filming you, or pointing out towards someone else's property. It is all covered by the data protection legislation so there is a lot the council can do to stop it

If your kiddies are running round with no nappy then draw the curtains for their privacy.

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Bababing12 · 09/09/2024 16:13

BecuaseIWantItThatWay · 09/09/2024 16:07

You're being weird. Maybe give it a rest?

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Finding this a lot more on here recently. Normal threads, and then some posters purposely trying to be argumentative and a bit odd like they get a kick out of going down a rabbit hole or of tangent! It was a perfectly normal thread asking for advice . I suppose you can hide behind the internet though!

On a more relevant note- the PCSO is en route and has rang to say he’s walked past and seen what we mean so when I’m back from the school run he’ll have a chat with me.

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BecuaseIWantItThatWay · 09/09/2024 16:07

Wineandcupcakes · 09/09/2024 15:52

Ouch that hurt so much, you and your scathing wit. It’s not me fantasising my neighbours are videoing me

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You're being weird. Maybe give it a rest?

Wineandcupcakes · 09/09/2024 15:52

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Ouch that hurt so much, you and your scathing wit. It’s not me fantasising my neighbours are videoing me

Bababing12 · 09/09/2024 15:51

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