Flock camera locations in Richland County, SC
The live map below is centered on Richland County, South Carolina and shows every Flock Safety camera and automated license plate reader (ALPR) reported nearby. Tap any red dot for details, or use find cameras near me to jump to your exact spot.
171
cameras in the county
counted against the Census boundary
3.9
cameras per 10,000 residents
434,956 residents, Census 2025 estimate
Lowe's
top recorded operator
5 cameras
Nov 12, 2026
data snapshot
OpenStreetMap
171 Flock and ALPR cameras have been reported inside Richland County so far. The true total is likely higher: volunteers add cameras every week. A camera that was taken down stays on the map until a volunteer removes it.
Camera data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Community-reported and may be incomplete. See all Flock camera locations in South Carolina.
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Inside Richland County
Places with the most cameras
- Columbia67
- Forest Acres20
- St. Andrews13
- Dentsville8
- Arthurtown5
Cameras inside each place's Census limits, counting only the part that lies in Richland County.
Who runs them
Volunteers recorded an operator for 6 of the 171 cameras.
- Lowe's5
- RichlandCountySheriffDepartment1
Since September 15, 2026
The map held 164 cameras in Richland County on September 15, 2026. It holds 171 now, 7 more. Some were installed since then and some were already standing when a volunteer added them.
From the data
What has been reported in Richland County
Where contributors recorded the make, the most common in Richland County are Flock Safety (145), Motorola Solutions (12), and Genetec (3). Not every camera on the map is a Flock. Contributors log any automated license plate reader they can see from a public road, and many leave the make blank. Tap a pin to see what was recorded for that camera.
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Flock cameras in Richland County: FAQs
Are there Flock cameras in Richland County?
Yes. 171 Flock Safety cameras and other automated license plate readers have been reported inside Richland County, South Carolina by the OpenStreetMap community. The map on this page shows each one. The true number is likely higher, since not every camera has been reported yet.
How many Flock cameras are in Richland County?
As of November 12, 2026, 171 cameras are documented inside Richland County on this map. Where contributors recorded the make, the most common in Richland County are Flock Safety (145), Motorola Solutions (12), and Genetec (3). Counts change as the snapshot refreshes and as contributors add cameras, so treat this as a floor rather than an exact total.
Who operates the Flock cameras in Richland County?
Operators recorded so far include Lowe's (5) and RichlandCountySheriffDepartment (1). Beyond those, it is typically a mix: the police department may run its own network, while homeowners associations, apartment complexes, and shopping centers install private ones. Where a contributor recorded the operator, it appears when you tap a camera pin.
Is this every Flock camera in Richland County?
No. There is no official public list, so no map can guarantee completeness. This map shows cameras volunteers have documented from public roads. A camera that was taken down stays on the map until a volunteer removes it. If you know one that is missing, add it on openstreetmap.org and it will appear here.
Where in Richland County are cameras most likely to be?
The usual pattern holds in Richland County: main roads into each town, busy intersections, neighborhood and HOA entrances, and retail parking lot exits. Look for a small black camera on a short pole of its own, usually with a solar panel.