Mijas is cracking down on crime by installing 150 new CCTV cameras, it has been announced.
The municipality is one of the largest and most densely populated in Malaga province, and is home to a large number of British expats.
Over the past 12 months, it has witnessed a series of violent crimes, including multiple gangland assassinations and shootings.
Now, the town hall has revealed that a comprehensive, permanent video surveillance system – managed by the Policia Local – will allow real-time monitoring of public squares, roads, access points and the town’s main population centres.
The initiative involves the rollout of an advanced technological infrastructure featuring more than 150 strategically positioned cameras across the municipality.
Particular focus will be placed on Mijas Pueblo, La Cala de Mijas and Las Lagunas, as well as major residential urbanisations.
The project carries a total investment of €2,182,703 plus VAT and is included in the 2026 municipal budget – with contract bidding for tech companies now open until February 2.
The system will be run from the Municipal Coordination Centre (CECOM) of the Local Police and will operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Officers stationed at the CECOM will be able to view live footage, review recordings and coordinate resources on the ground more quickly, improving operational capacity without the need for a constant physical presence across all areas of the municipality.
The video surveillance network will be divided into two main functional areas. One will focus on public safety, with cameras installed in squares, public spaces and high-footfall areas.
The second will centre on traffic monitoring, including number plate recognition cameras located at access points, roundabouts and entry and exit routes.
These will enable vehicle identification, traffic flow analysis and support police investigations when required, strengthening both road safety and preventive policing.
The system will use high-resolution digital technology with night-vision capabilities and video analytics powered by artificial intelligence.
Images will be transmitted mainly via wireless networks, reducing the need for civil engineering works, cutting costs and minimising disruption to public roads during installation.
The technological architecture has been designed to be scalable and future-proof, allowing for upgrades and improvements as technology evolves.
The Local Police have stressed that the system will fully comply with current data protection legislation and citizens’ rights. All monitored areas will be clearly signposted, and the use of images will be strictly limited to police and administrative purposes.
