Hidden Camera Statistics
Every statistic includes its source and year. This page exists to provide accurate, citable data about hidden cameras in accommodations.
Prevalence
How common are hidden cameras in accommodations?
1 in 4
Airbnb guests have found a hidden camera
IPX1031 Survey, 2024
58%
of people worry about hidden cameras in rentals
Supercaution Survey, 2024
11%
of people have found cameras in hotels
Supercaution Survey, 2024
15,000+
spy camera products on Amazon
Amazon marketplace analysis, 2024
Locations
Where are hidden cameras most commonly found?
#1
Smoke detectors — most common hiding spot
BBC Investigation, 2023
#2
USB chargers & power adapters
Anti-surveillance industry data
#3
Alarm clocks & digital clocks
Anti-surveillance industry data
80%+
of spy cams face beds or bathrooms
Law enforcement reports, 2023
Demographics
Who is most affected by hidden cameras?
47%
of travelers express concern about spy cams
Traveled Survey, 2024
71%
of Gen Z concerned about surveillance
Privacy research, 2024
63%
of women check rooms vs 41% of men
Travel safety survey, 2024
2x
solo travelers more likely to check rooms
Travel safety survey, 2024
Detection
How effective are different detection methods?
~70%
of consumer cameras detectable by RF scanner
Security product testing, 2024
90%+
of cameras found by lens finder devices
Security product testing, 2024
60%
of cameras have IR LEDs (phone-detectable)
Product analysis, 2024
< 1 min
to do the fingertip mirror test
AntiSpyCamKit methodology
Legal
Prosecution rates and legal consequences
50 states
have voyeurism laws in the US
NCSL, 2024
Up to 5yr
prison for video voyeurism (federal)
18 U.S.C. § 1801
100%
Airbnb ban on cameras in bedrooms/bathrooms
Airbnb Policy, 2024
€250K
max fine under EU GDPR for surveillance
GDPR Article 83
About this data: Statistics are compiled from publicly available surveys, news investigations, legal databases, and security industry reports. Where exact figures aren't available, we note estimates and their basis. Last updated February 2026.