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Security Services Islington
- The SIA’s #1 Ranked Security Company, 5 Years Running
- Borough-Wide Coverage Across Islington, Angel, Clerkenwell, Farringdon & Finsbury
- Specialist Solutions For Islington’s Financial, Creative, Tech, Retail & Hospitality Sectors
- NSI Gold-Accredited Technology, Monitored 24/7 From Our National Operations Centre
- Secure Your Free, No-Obligation Quote Today, Or Speak To Our In-House Security Experts
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- The SIA’s #1 Ranked Security Company, 5 Years Running
- Borough-Wide Coverage Across Islington, Angel, Clerkenwell, Farringdon & Finsbury
- Specialist Solutions For Islington’s Financial, Creative, Tech, Retail & Hospitality Sectors
- NSI Gold-Accredited Technology, Monitored 24/7 From Our National Operations Centre
- Secure Your Free, No-Obligation Quote Today, Or Speak To Our In-House Security Experts
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SIA-Licensed Security Guards & Mobile Patrols in Islington
Islington sits at the northern edge of Central London, and its security picture reflects that. The borough is part of one of London’s five major business districts, with industries ranging from the financial and legal firms around Farringdon and EC1 to the dense concentration of design, architecture and media businesses that make Clerkenwell one of Europe’s most recognisable creative quarters. King’s Cross on the western boundary brought Google, Meta and UAL as anchor tenants in one of Europe’s largest urban regeneration projects.
As a leading security guard company, our SIA-licensed officers and mobile patrol teams cover Islington’s full breadth. All our security guards are vetted to BS:7858 standard and managed through our NOC – whether the brief is a concierge post in a Farringdon law firm, retail guarding on Upper Street, or an overnight patrol near the Angel.
NSI Gold-Accredited Security Technology & CCTV in Islington
Islington’s tight urban fabric – Georgian terraces, converted warehouses, modern mixed-use developments and century-old cultural venues – means every security technology installation requires genuine thought. We hold NSI Gold accreditation across all engineering and installation work, with Paxton Gold status for access controls and intruder alarms, all backed by our 24/7 NOC monitoring. A CCTV installation for a Clerkenwell creative agency is a different brief from a perimeter system for a City Road construction project or an access control overhaul for a high-footfall Angel commercial building. We work from your site plans, not a product catalogue.
For construction and development sites across the borough (including the pipeline around King’s Cross, City Road and the Angel), our temporary security technology deploys without a fixed power source. Solar-powered CCTV towers, VPOD visually-verified intruder alarms, and AI-assisted ProEyez smart perimeter detection connect via a worldwide SIM for continuous monitoring at any stage of development.
SIA-Licensed Event Security Guards in Islington
The borough punches well above its weight for events. Sadler’s Wells is one of the world’s leading dance venues. The Almeida Theatre, the King’s Head Theatre, and a cluster of nationally significant performance spaces run year-round programmes. The Business Design Centre hosts over 130 events annually. The Emirates Stadium brings one of the Premier League’s largest matchday footprints to Holloway Road.
Martyn’s Law means none of these venues can treat professional security planning as optional. Our SIA-licensed event teams are trained in crowd management, conflict de-escalation, and WAVE protocols – handling every stage of security from the initial risk assessment to when the last attendee has left the premises.
What Security Services Do ProFM Group Provide?
Security Guards
SIA-licensed and BS:7858-vetted security guards for Islington’s offices, retail premises, cultural venues and construction sites.
Mobile Patrols
Our mobile patrol teams cover larger and more complex sites – from commercial campuses and construction projects to multi-building residential developments.
Alarm Response & Keyholding Services
Rapid, SIA-licensed alarm response and keyholding so that when an alarm triggers out of hours, a professional is on their way – not a voicemail.
Concierge Security
A front-of-house concierge security service for Islington’s corporate offices, mixed-use developments, and professional services firms – SIA-licensed and client-facing.
Canine Handlers
Our NASDU-accredited canine handlers provide a deterrent level no static guard alone can match – effective for construction sites and higher-risk perimeter environments.
Waking Watch Services
FSE and NFCC-compliant Waking Watch for high-rise residential buildings across Islington, deployable at short notice and operational 24 hours a day.
CCTV Installations & Monitoring
Bespoke CCTV installation and monitoring packages built to NSI Gold standards, monitored around the clock – designed around your building, not borrowed from another project.
Close Protection
For Islington’s executives, legal professionals, and high-profile individuals, our close protection service provides discreet, SIA-licensed personal security at home, in transit, and at destination.
Our Clients’ Success Stories
Read our testimonials to find out our clients’ experience of using our services.
Virgin Media
We were thrilled to be offered the chance to partner with Virgin Media as part of their 6 Nations Rugby tournament event at Twickenham. Discover how we delivered an exceptional level of service during one of the most pivotal sporting events in the calendar.
Virgin Media Case Study
David Leitch, Estate Manager
Bromley Old Town Hall
Security are a critical part of the team, I go home on an evening and am happy and confident that everything is ok. We have a very successful relationship with ProFM and will be working with them for a long time.
Bromley Old Town Hall Case Study
Berwick Court Management
It’s fair to say that, since the Grenfell disaster in 2017, fire safety has taken on an entirely new level of importance. That’s something we’ve built a comprehensive familiarity with, and with our fast-acting and robust mobilisation at Berwick Court in Southwark, we were able to deliver a comprehensive, multi-officer solution at a moment’s notice.
Berwick Court Management Case Study
Andrej Horvath
Facilities Manager at Motion Picture Solutions
I just wanted to say a huge thank you to you all. Special thanks to Scott, who has been the best person to work with. Really couldn’t ask for a better manager to look after us. Huge thank you to our officers who have been the best security we have ever had. Both were always early before the shift starts and always dealt with any issues perfectly.
Motion Picture Solutions Case Study
First Port
Langley Park Resident
Steve is not only professional, organised and totally running the show here, he’s a wonderful human being with a heart of gold. He makes a difference not just in his administration of Langley Park but in the day-to-day nurturing of our community.
First Port Case Study
World Duty Free
Counter Terrorism Policing
I walk through WDF a number of times a day and have been so impressed by the proactive, inquisitive mindset and courage these employees show. They are all different, Megan has such a considered and calming way with people, Mark brings maturity and strength to the team and Abdullah is incredibly focussed and is relentless in his pursuit and protection of shoplifters. The three of them are a credit to your organisation, they are professional and well respected by the staff in WDF. I just wanted to pass on a word of thanks because they are exceptional!
Shaam Hall
I wanted to thank you for your excellent service in booking the event security. Faraz, the officer you provided, went above and beyond, and was exceptional. He ensured the event went smoothly with no incidents or problems.
Unbound London
The security team were great with issues. We will book with you again and the personnel change was perfect.
Why Choose ProFM Group?
What working with ProFM Group in Islington means for you.
Tailored Solutions
A concierge post in a Farringdon corporate HQ, a retail contract on Upper Street, and an overnight construction site security near King’s Cross are three completely separate jobs. We treat each as an individual.
Licensed Security Personnel
Every officer carries a current licence from the Security Industry Authority (SIA) and has cleared the full BS:7858 vetting process before their first shift.
A Rapid Response Service
Locally stationed officers across the borough, coordinated through our NOC, keep average response times to 30 minutes.
An Evolving Partnership
Islington’s commercial landscape is changing quickly. New developments, new tenants, new risk profiles – your security provision keeps pace without the disruption of switching providers.
Strong Deterrent to Criminals
In a borough ranked among London’s most active for robbery and theft, a uniformed, licensed officer on your premises sends an unambiguous message.
An Expansive Security Catalogue
Guards, CCTV, mobile patrols, canine handlers, Waking Watch, event security, close protection – every service under one, simple contract.
What Sectors Do ProFM Group Offer Security For?
Financial & Corporate Security Services
From Farringdon’s legal and financial firms to the EC1 professional services cluster, our corporate security packages include concierge officers, access control systems, CCTV, and keyholding.
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Hospitality Security
Upper Street’s bars and restaurants, the Emirates Stadium matchday crowds, and Sadler’s Wells’ public programme all require different approaches. Our hospitality security solutions include SIA-licensed door supervisors and specialist event security teams.
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Retail Security
From Upper Street and the Angel retail corridor to Essex Road and Islington’s independent commercial community, our retail security solutions include static guarding, CCTV, and covert loss prevention.
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Construction Site Security
Active development across King’s Cross, City Road, and the Angel makes Islington’s construction pipeline significant. Our construction site security combines SIA-licensed officers with temporary surveillance technology for site-specific protection.
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Vacant Property Security
Islington’s density makes vacant properties a genuine liability. Our vacant property security solutions, including infrastructure-free autonomous monitoring, protect your investment while a site transitions.
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Creative & Media Security
Clerkenwell’s design studios, architecture practices and media businesses face specific security threats. We build packages around your assets, access requirements and working hours.
View Entertainment SecurityFrequently Asked Questions
Questions about security in Islington? We're a well-established security company. In our experience, here are some of the most common ones:
Still got a Question?Yes. Whether you’ve been let down by an existing provider, had an alarm failure, or faced an unexpected gap in cover, our SIA-licensed officers can be on site the same day in most circumstances – around the clock, every day of the year.
Same-day in most cases. If there’s a longer lead time – a phased start or a handover from another provider – we’ll design a mobilisation plan that keeps you covered from day one.
30 minutes. Our officers know the borough – the A1 through Archway and Holloway, City Road from Angel down to Moorgate, the A501 inner ring road at Pentonville, and the routes through Clerkenwell and Farringdon – with real-time coordination through our National Operations Centre.
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Islington’s Key Crime Statistics
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Robbery At 3.15 Times The National Average
Islington recorded 1,288 robbery offences in the twelve months leading to April 2026.
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Shoplifting Up 87% Over Three Years
For retailers along Upper Street, Essex Road and the Angel’s commercial core, this is the fastest-growing threat to business.
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Drug Crime Over Double The National Average
Drug offences in Islington sit at more than double the national rate, with 2,228 incidents recorded.
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