Quick exit
We use some essential cookies to make our website work. We’d like to set additional cookies so we can remember your preferences and understand how you use our site.
You can manage your preferences and cookie settings at any time by clicking on “Customise Cookies” below. For more information on how we use cookies, please see our Cookies notice.
Your cookie preferences have been saved. You can update your cookie settings at any time on the cookies page.
Your cookie preferences have been saved. You can update your cookie settings at any time on the cookies page.
Sorry, there was a technical problem. Please try again.
High Cost Interventions
Smart street lighting systems use adaptive LED technology, motion sensors, and app-based controls to brighten public spaces when individuals (particularly women) are walking alone. These systems can be programmed to respond to foot traffic, time of day, or user-triggered alerts, creating safer urban environments and reducing opportunities for harrassment or assault. Key features are motion-triggered brightness increases, app-controlled lighting zones, GPS-linked pedestrian tracking, integration with emergency services/guardian networks, real-time fault detection and remote monitoring. Please note that Initiatives involving structural elements will need to be reviewed and approved by Highways, particularly if they impact public roads or pathways.
Smart LED fixtures £300-£800 per unit
Sensor & connectivity integration £100-£300 per unit
App development & control platform £20,000-£60,000
Installation & infrastructure upgrades £1,000-£3,000 per light
Total £150,000-£500,000 depending on scale
Planning & stakeholder engagement 2-4 months
Procurement & system design 3-6 months
Installation & testing 6-12 months
Full rollout 12-24 months
Remote monitoring & diagnostics £10,000-£30,000
Sensor callibration & software updates £5-£15,000
Lighting fixture maintenance £20-£50 per unit
Annual Maintenance Cost £25,000-£75,000
Improved lighting is shown to encourage a 21% reduction in violent crime. Another study showed 93% of women claiming that improved lighting would make them feel safer. In this same study, well-lit areas saw a 36% reduction in all crime, and a 38% reduction in rape. The Home Office formally lists lighting as a proven crime reduction intervention.