Protecting Baltimore, One Neighborhood at a Time

Your Neighborhood'sSecurity Partner

Charm City Shield deploys and manages community camera networks across Baltimore neighborhoods. With visible cameras reducing cameras associated with an average 13% reduction in crime across studied areas, we help communities take safety into their own hands.

20+ Active Cameras
2 Baltimore Neighborhoods
Privacy-First
Managed by Safe House Privacy LLC

How Charm City Shield Works

In Baltimore's Greenmount neighborhood, crime declined by an average of 13 fewer incidents per month after cameras were installed

Camera Networks

We install and maintain high-quality camera systems throughout your neighborhood, covering key intersections and public areas.

Incident Reporting

Residents report incidents through a simple online form. Reports are reviewed by your neighborhood's volunteer safety committee.

Footage Retrieval

When an incident occurs, request camera footage for a specific date, time, and location. We retrieve and share it with authorized parties.

Protected Neighborhoods

Select your neighborhood to report an incident, request footage, or access your community's safety dashboard

Why Communities Choose Charm City Shield

Baltimore-based Safe House Privacy LLC brings enterprise-grade security to neighborhood associations

Privacy First

Enterprise-grade encryption. Footage is only shared with authorized parties.

Community Owned

Each neighborhood runs its own safety committee with full control.

Continuous Recording

Professional-grade cameras with night vision recording around the clock.

Real Community Impact

Cameras that record, deter, and support investigations when your neighborhood needs answers.

Real Impact, Real Results

Community camera networks are proven to reduce crime across Baltimore

10–35%

Crime Reduction

Documented in Baltimore neighborhoods with concentrated camera coverage (Urban Institute, 2011)

60%

Burglars Deterred

Of convicted offenders would seek another target when cameras or alarms are visible (UNC Charlotte, 2012)

31%

Fewer Homicides

Baltimore recorded 133 homicides in 2025, the lowest count since 1977 (BPD Year-End Report)

24/7

Recording

Cameras capture public rights-of-way around the clock, with footage available after reported incidents

Need Camera Footage?

If an incident occurred near one of our cameras, we can help retrieve the footage. Select your neighborhood to get started.

Request Footage