Why do Essex businesses need manned guarding? Costs, Legal Requirements, & Best Practices

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Essex businesses operate across a wide range of environments, from coastal towns and retail centres to logistics parks, commuter hubs, and large industrial estates. That mix brings opportunity, but it also creates uneven risk. Footfall shifts by the hour, sites stay active late into the night, and many locations sit close to transport routes that […]

Why Suffolk businesses need manned guarding? Costs, Legal Requirements, & Best Practices

Manned guarding in Suffolk Businesses

Suffolk doesn’t behave like a city, and that matters when you’re weighing up security. Sites are spread out. Business parks sit beyond town centres. Coastal routes, ports, and arterial A-roads move goods quietly, often at odd hours. When something goes wrong, response times can stretch. Not dramatically; just enough to change the risk calculation. This […]

How to Prevent Utility Site Theft in Cambridgeshire

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Home   Recently in Cambridge, thieves stole six high value vehicles including a Kubota excavator, digger, and roller worth £250K. It is just another headline for many but for utility companies, it is a serious threat.  Utility theft is a growing concern for infrastructure contractors, energy providers, and utility project managers across Cambridgeshire. With critical […]

Is Norwich Safe?

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Home Quick Facts: Source: CrimeRate Is Norwich Safe? Since 2022, Norwich has seen a decline in its crime rate. In 2024, the overall crime rate stood at 99 crimes per 1,000 people, making it considerably safer than the UK’s major cities. It even ranks among the safest cities in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. However, […]

Is Cambridge Safe?

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Home Quick Facts: Source: CrimeRate Is Cambridge Safe? With a crime rate of 96 crimes per 1,000 people, Cambridge ranks among the safest major towns in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. However, like any town or city, certain neighbourhoods still experience crime, making it essential to stay vigilant. In this article, we’ll explore Cambridge’s crime […]