Southend Council has revealed plans for 40 new cameras across the town, including Leigh.
It comes after Luke Bellfield, 18, was stabbed to death on Friday, February 26 in Old Leigh.
The council revealed two temporary CCTV cameras have been installed at Bell Wharf and the bottom of Belton Bridge, Leigh.
In addition, a new frontline security base for community safety officers will open at Leigh Heritage Centre.
Cutting edge technology will be added to cameras across the town in an effort to crack down on crime.
Martin Terry, councillor for community safety and customer contact, said: “This work includes adding to our network of 165 cameras with the installation of over 40 new cameras in areas highlighted through public consultation as potential hot spots.