Body-worn cameras for security, retail and enforcement staff cost from around £8,000 for a small fleet of five to ten units with docking and storage, up to £60,000+ for a large multi-site deployment with cloud evidence management.
Yes, body worn cameras are financed as a standard asset purchase, usually on hire purchase or a lease, with the machine itself acting as the security. UK prices typically run £8,000 to £60,000, and most deals are written over 24-60 months with a deposit of around 10-20%. Decisions typically take 24–48 hours. Used machines are financeable too, usually with a shorter term.
Typical Cost
£8k – £60k
Approval Speed
24–48 hours
Same-day for < £30k
Rates From
5.6% - 9.9% per annum
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Check EligibilityOn a purchase price of £22,000: a 10% deposit of £2,200, then 48 monthly payments of £464 at 5.9% APR representative (fixed). Total amount payable £24,472, including the deposit. The rate you are offered depends on your business and the asset.
Guide prices for sizing a finance agreement, not quotes. Manufacturers in this market mostly price on application, so where a current UK list price could not be confirmed the row describes a specification class rather than naming a model. Your supplier quote is what the agreement is written against.
| Machine or specification | Guide price | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Body-worn camera with docking station (per unit) | £400 - £900 | Body-Worn Camera |
| Small fleet deployment (5-10 cameras, dock, local storage) | £8,000 - £15,000 | Body-Worn Camera Fleet |
| Multi-site deployment with cloud evidence management (20+ cameras) | £25,000 - £60,000 | Body-Worn Camera Fleet |
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Check EligibilityA body-worn camera fleet is treated as plant and machinery for tax purposes, so it qualifies for the Annual Investment Allowance (AIA), letting a business deduct the full cost from taxable profits in the year of purchase, up to the current £1,000,000 annual limit. Companies buying new, unused equipment may also qualify for full expensing, a 100% first-year deduction against Corporation Tax. These allowances apply where you own the asset, so they are available under a Hire Purchase agreement. Under a Finance Lease or Operating Lease you do not own the fleet outright, so allowances are not claimed directly; instead the payments are generally deducted as a business expense against profits. Always confirm treatment with your accountant before committing to a structure.
Body-worn cameras are bought by retailers, security contractors, transport operators and local authority enforcement teams to record incidents involving staff and the public, and demand has grown alongside wider concern about violence and abuse towards frontline workers. The camera hardware and docking infrastructure form the financeable asset, while cloud video storage and evidence management software is usually a separate ongoing subscription, similar to other IP camera systems. Replacement is typically driven by battery life degrading and newer models offering better low-light footage and longer recording time, rather than the original cameras failing outright.
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