Security Insights & Resources

Maritime security in the UK is the landside protection of ports, terminals, cargo, and passengers, and most of that work is carried out by SIA-licensed security officers stationed at gates, perimeters, control rooms, and quaysides. The armed anti-piracy teams that make the headlines operate at sea, far from British waters, and they sit outside SIA licensing…

Loss prevention protects retail businesses from the £4.2 billion problem the UK retail industry now faces every year. In 2023/24, retailers recorded over 20 million theft incidents, more than 55,000 per day at a direct cost of £2.2 billion, while another £1.8 billion went on prevention measures like CCTV, security personnel, and anti-theft devices. Shrinkage,…

Close protection sits at the meeting point of personal risk and professional security. A FTSE-100 chief executive walking into a hostile shareholder meeting, a Saudi royal touring London, a Bollywood star opening a Knightsbridge boutique, and a witness giving evidence in a fraud trial all rely on a trained close protection officer to keep them…

Introduction Old Trafford, the Etihad Stadium, and the London Stadium rank as the 3 most dangerous football stadiums in the UK based on Home Office data for the 2024-25 season. Manchester United supporters recorded 121 football-related arrests, Manchester City fans 94, and West Ham United fans 77, placing these three grounds at the top of every…

Introduction Westminster, Camden, and Kensington & Chelsea record the highest crime rates of any London borough. Westminster posted 195.78 crimes per 1,000 residents in 2024 according to Met Police Connect data published by the Evening Standard, followed by Camden at 172.4 and Kensington & Chelsea at 145.7. Other high-risk boroughs include Croydon (132.7 per 1,000), Islington…

Security guard roles and responsibilities in the UK fall into 5 working areas: controlling site access, running structured patrols, responding to incidents inside the first 60 seconds, calming confrontations without physical force, and writing documentation insurers will accept. That is the job. The old picture of a uniformed figure sat at a reception desk waiting…

Event Security Handling crowd dynamics, preventing disruptions, responding swiftly to unexpected challenges, and ensuring VIP safety. We are a trusted UK security service provider dedicated to creating a safe environment where your event can thrive, leaving a lasting impression of success and excellence. What Is Event Security? Event security involves carefully planning and carrying out…

Event safety planning is an essential aspect of organizing any type of event, whether it's a concert, trade show, or corporate event. The safety and well-being of your guests and staff should be a top priority, and a comprehensive event safety plan can help ensure that your event runs smoothly and safely. There are many…

Event risk management is the process of identifying what can go wrong at an event, reducing the chance of it happening, and preparing a response for when it does. Organisers in the UK carry a legal duty of care under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, and since April 2025, Martyn's Law…