CCTV cameras will be installed in about 1000 shops and community centres over the next four years under a new $5 million program by the NSW government to fight crime.

Premier Gladys Berejiklian said from April - after the state election - small businesses and community organisations could apply for up to $5000 in funding and have CCTV cameras installed.

More than 1000 shops will receive funding to operate CCTV cameras. Credit:Wolter Peeters

The program will first be trialled in 10 western and south-western council areas, including Parramatta, Liverpool and Camden.

"It’s a start," Ms Berejiklian said in Granville. "We want to see how it goes and to see the feedback the police give us as to how successful it is and if it is, expand it to other areas."