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Few cities in the UK present as distinctive a security challenge as Cambridge. Home to world-leading academic institutions, a rapidly expanding technology and life sciences cluster, and one of the most visited historic city centres in the country, effective security in Cambridge demands both versatility and expertise. If you’re looking for a Cambridge security company, ProFM Group’s manned security solutions rise to the challenge – deploying both static guarding and mobile patrol officers with the precise skillsets that your site demands.
That expertise covers the full breadth of Cambridge’s commercial footprint. Whether it’s customer-facing static officers protecting the retail outlets in the Grand Arcade, discreet mobile patrols across the sprawling Cambridge Science Park, or specialist gate security for the campus on Hills Road, ProFM can craft every package around the environment and risk profile we work within. No two sites are the same, and you can be sure our services reflect this fact.
The foundations of our service are built on more than 30 years of operational experience, reinforced by a portfolio of accreditations that sets us apart from the rest. Our officers are fully licensed by the Security Industry Authority (SIA) and cleared through rigorous BS7858-standard background checks. So when a ProFM operative steps onto your site, you can be confident of their credentials and conduct.
Technology is at the heart of modern security, and for a city as forward-thinking as Cambridge, that’s very fitting. As a premier security installer, all of our work is certified to the NSI Gold standard. ProFM Group’s electronic security offering combines NSI-accredited CCTV installations, Paxton Gold-certified access control systems and intruder alarm systems, and 24-hour live monitoring through our National Operations Centre (NOC) – staffed by SIA-licensed professionals who are ready to respond the moment they’re needed.
Every installation we carry out is tailored from the ground up. We work directly from site schematics and floorplans to develop surveillance solutions that cover every possible angle. That applies to equally permanent CCTV systems for established operators – like logistics facilities around the A14 corridor or corporate headquarters in the CB1 development – as it does to the temporary solutions needed by Cambridge’s many ongoing construction and infrastructure projects.
For those temporary requirements, our solar-powered CCTV and VPOD intruder alarm systems offer cutting-edge protection without leaning on a fixed power supply. They connect wirelessly via a global SIM, feeding real-time footage directly to our NOC, and can be deployed at short notice across Cambridge and the wider Cambridgeshire borough.
Cambridge has no shortage of major events. From internationally-recognised conferences at the Corn Exchange and the University, to outdoor festivals at Midsummer Common and marquee sporting occasions at the County Cricket Ground, the demand for professional licensed event security is both significant and varied. With Martyn’s Law now on the statute books, choosing the right security partner for your event has never been more important.
ProFM Group have always been advocates for the principles of the Protection of Premises Act 2025, and our stellar security operations have always reflected this standard and its intentions. Every staff member we place at an event holds full SIA licensing, while our supervisory and management teams receive ongoing specialist training in areas such as crowd behaviour, conflict resolution, and WAVE (Welfare & Vulnerability Engagement) practices.
We take a genuinely end-to-end approach, too – from the initial risk assessment and bespoke security planning that precedes your event, through to post-event demobilisation. In between, our teams handle everything from ticket verification and bag searches to perimeter management and static and roaming officer deployment, and emergency first response. With ProFM Group, you have a single accountable security partner from start to finish.
Permanently stationed, highly visible security guards providing a dependable deterrent for Cambridge’s busiest commercial and academic locations.
Flexible, wide-ranging patrol officers who cover multiple access points, larger sites, and multi-building campuses with efficiency and authority.
A cost-conscious but fully professional response solution, with SIA-licensed officers attending and securing your premises following any alarm activation.
Customer-forward concierge security professionals who combine front-of-house capability with the full weight of SIA-licensed protection – ideal for Cambridge’s corporate and university environments.
NASDU-accredited canine teams offering a formidable level of deterrence for high-risk or remote sites, including construction compounds and logistics yards.
Fully compliant interim fire watch safety solutions for residential and commercial buildings, delivered 24/7 in line with NFCC and FSE guidance.
Bespoke surveillance packages engineered and installed to NSI Gold standards, with continuous real-time monitoring by our NOC team.
Autonomous, rapidly deployable systems – including solar CCTV towers and our AI-assisted ProEyez platform – purpose-built for construction sites and events.
Find out how we’ve already protected countless premises across the region, and how we can deliver a tailored solution that’s designed with you in mind.
Roger Butcher
Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
I would like to express how professional the ProFM staff deployed to our site have been. Many people have tried to access the site, but have always been deterred by the ProFM team. I couldn’t of wished for a better service. Thank you to the team for all your support throughout the project.
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Norwich City Council
We appreciate the work ProFM Group has done and thank you for your contribution to the successful management of our emergency provision, through which we were able to provide accommodation and support to these often-vulnerable clients.
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Hethel Innovation
We are delighted to be in partnership with ProFM for the provision of guarding and security systems. ProFM underwent a rigorous tender process, and it was clear from the outset that they genuinely did care about their people and indeed ourselves. Excellent mobilisation from the operations team, very thorough with great communication and we're really looking forward to the partnership ahead.
Choosing ProFM Group for your security services in Cambridge means you’ll benefit from a wide range of expertise and the very best security systems, including:
Tailored Solutions
Every security package we craft is built around your unique risk profile, your site and your sector.
Licensed Security Professionals
Every officer we deploy across Cambridge holds a current SIA licence and has been fully vetted to the BS:7858 standard.
A Rapid Response Service
Co-ordinated through our National Operations Centre and a network of locally-based officers, our average response time is just 30 minutes.
An Evolving Partnership
As your business grows and your security requirements change, ProFM Group can scale with you – that’s the nature of a long-term security partnership.
Strong Deterrent To Criminals
A visible ProFM officer is one of the most effective tools for crime prevention – discouraging opportunistic criminal activity before it begins.
An Expansive Security Catalogue
Our comprehensive suite of services spans everything from lone-worker support and close protection to full-scale CCTV infrastructure projects – all under one roof.
Office & Corporate Security
From the CB1 development’s modern workspaces to the corporate occupiers of Cambridge Business Park, our concierge and guarding solutions are built for professional environments.
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Retail Security
Comprehensive protection for Cambridge’s retail operators, from the Grand Arcade to the Grafton Centre, incorporating static officers, CCTV, and store detective services.
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Hospitality Security
Door supervision, crowd management, and mobile patrols for Cambridge’s vibrant hospitality scene, including licensed venues in the city centre and along Mill Road.
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Construction Site Security
With major schemes across the city - from the new North East Cambridge development to the A428 improvements - site security is a critical requirement we’re well-equipped to meet.
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Logistics & Distribution Security
Expert protection for the warehousing and distribution operations serving the A14 and M11 corridors, with overnight cover, gatehouse security, and access controls.
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Vacant Property Security
Safeguard your unoccupied assets and limit liability exposure with our tailored range of vacant property solutions, including autonomous tech for properties with no power supply.
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Education & University Security
Purpose-designed packages for the unique demands of Cambridge’s academic institutions, balancing open-access environments with robust protection for people and assets.
View Education SecurityHave a question about our security services? Cambridge businesses can find the answers to some of our most common queries below. For anything else, our in-house team are happy to talk through your requirements directly.
Still got a Question?Yes – and we do so regularly. Security emergencies rarely announce themselves in advance, and whether you’ve been let down by another security provider, experienced an unexpected incident, or suddenly need cover for an unplanned event, ProFM Group can mobilise. Our extensive network of locally-based, fully licensed Cambridge security officers means we can have personnel at your site the same day in most situations, without any compromise on standards.
We can mobilise on the same day or the following day in the majority of cases. Where your circumstances require a more structured handover – whether because you’re transitioning from another provider or your site isn’t yet ready – we’ll produce a comprehensive mobilisation plan well in advance, so you know exactly what to expect and when.
Our average response time across Cambridge is 30 minutes. This is made possible by the combination of our city-based officer network and real-time coordination through the National Operations Centre (NOC) – which operates around the clock, every single day of the year.
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Cambridge sees some of the highest rates of bicycle theft in the country, but broader opportunistic theft from commercial premises and car parks is also on the rise.
Commercial break-ins are a growing concern, specifically for the city’s retail and hospitality operators, with Grafton-area businesses among those most often targeted.
Rising rates of violent crime – particularly in and around the city’s evening hotspots, underline the importance of a constant, experienced security presence.
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