They now have 24-hour surveillance along the corridors which provide access to their bungalows on Lee Warner Avenue, opposite Fakenham surgery.

The process of securing an environmental improvement grant through the North Norfolk Housing Trust to cover the costs of the scheme were led by resident Michael Norton.

He said: "One of the conditions was that the application had to be tenant-led and I'm the one who has represented the tenants from the start. I was very keen on the idea after the burglaries and after talking it through with our warden Sue Kerslake, I got to work on it straight away.

"It was quite a lengthy process as we had to assure the trust it was going to be money well spent and we also needed to obtain three quotes."

Local contractors Kings and Barnham were finally chosen to carry out the £20,000 contract which included £3,000 for maintenance over the next ten years.

The work was completed over a three-month period and officially launched in June.

"They did a very good job and everyone is delighted with it," said Mr Norton, who has lived at Lee Warner for the past three years.

"The system is really hi-tech with high resolution cameras providing the sort of pictures the police can use for evidence if they need to. Residents now have peace of mind and I'm sure we got value for money."