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Security Services South Shields
- SIA's Official #1 Security Company, Verified Independently By The ACS
- South Shields-Based Security Officers On-Site Within 30 Minutes
- Multi-Sector Expertise, from Port of Tyne Logistics to King Street Retail
- Total 24/7/365 Security Coverage, Overseen & Coordinated By Our National Operations Centre
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- SIA's Official #1 Security Company, Verified Independently By The ACS
- South Shields-Based Security Officers On-Site Within 30 Minutes
- Multi-Sector Expertise, from Port of Tyne Logistics to King Street Retail
- Total 24/7/365 Security Coverage, Overseen & Coordinated By Our National Operations Centre
- Request A Free, No-Obligation Quote From Our In-House Expert Team
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SIA Licensed Security Guards & Mobile Patrols in South Shields
South Shields runs on high-value commercial and industrial activity.
The Port of Tyne houses the Dogger Bank Farm base, where around 5% of the UK’s electricity is managed alongside the Tyne Dock logistics premises and retail units along King Street, which hold much of South Shields’ commercial output in a compact area that needs a visible level of protection.
Our security guards hold a current SIA licence and take on static posts along retail and industrial properties. Mobile security patrols expand security coverage beyond what a fixed manned station can offer, patrolling dispersed sites along the riverside estates and Boldon Business Park Corridor off the A19.
We hold high standards across all security packages. Every deployed officer in South Shields lives locally and is vetted in line with the strictest BS7858 standards. And we keep our teams at the forefront of private security, with our ongoing training and development keeping our security services ahead of the curve.
Our National Operations Centre ensures help is never too far away. Manned and monitored 24/7, it ensures officers are dispatched to call-outs and alerts, helping us maintain an average response time of 30 minutes across South Shields.
NSI-Accredited CCTV Systems & Technology-Led Security in South Shields
As much as we’ve invested in our manned security solutions, we maintain high standards across all our CCTV systems and security technology, too. And this is highlighted by our accreditations. All CCTV installations are certified at NSI Gold standard, along with Paxton Gold for all our access control and intruder alarm systems across South Shields.
Your system can work standalone or paired with manned guarding. Whether it’s a single retail unit on Ocean Road in need of a monitored CCTV installation or canine patrols along with cameras at a King Street regeneration project.
Our NOC answers every alarm activation with an officer callout, not just an automated alarm.
And where your site has no fixed power, our autonomous technology plugs the gap. Our solar CCTV towers, VPOD intruder alarms and ProEyez AI perimeter security connect wirelessly to our NOC with a worldwide SIM.
Whatever setup you need, everything will be designed and installed based on a site assessment and risk profile.
Licensed Event Security For South Shield Venues
Martyn’s Law – The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 – is on the statute books, giving qualifying venues until 2027 to meet new legal requirements for event security planning. We’ve always worked with one eye on the future, so our event security already complies with the stricter rules ahead of the deadline.
We build and plan around your venue, expected attendance, planned alcohol service areas and required evacuation routes. It doesn’t matter if we’re planning security for events like The Bents Park Sunday Concerts on the seafront, Sandhaven Aplitheatre or Summer Parade, our services cover everything and run end to end.
Your risk assessment, planning, crowd management and car park control are all handled with safety in mind by SIA licensed security officers. WAVE-trained officers are trained in conflict management, and specially trained door supervisors are qualified to handle alcohol areas.
Every aspect of our service is fully bespoke to what you want. That includes scaling officer numbers to meet higher than expected guest numbers and even adjusting our uniforms to blend in more at private functions, or to be a highly visible deterrent and point of contact for public gatherings.
What Security Services Do We Provide in South Shields?
Security Guard Services
Fully trained, SIA-licensed static security guards for retail, corporate, energy and logistics premises across South Shields, vetted to BS7858 standards and locally based for a credible deterrent available at short notice.
Mobile Patrols
Our mobile patrol services cover multi-building estates, riverside premises and the Boldon Business Park corridor with both scheduled and reactive visits.
Keyholding Services
With our key holding services, an SIA-licensed officer holds your keys and attends every activation, reaching your premises in an average of 30 minutes. This is a cost-effective option for the town’s SME’s and independent businesses.
Concierge Officers
Our concierge security officers pair a client-facing manner with fully SIA-licensed security. Make the right first impression with a friendly greeting while maintaining high levels of protection.
Canine Handlers
Some sites need a higher tier of deterrence. Our NASDU-accredited canine security services bring detection and presence that few measures match, and that draws attention the moment it is needed.
Waking Watch
FSE and NFCC-compliant waking watch services, available 24/7/365 with rapid deployment. Ideal for scenarios where fire safety risk needs to be managed by a physical presence at any time of the day or night.
CCTV Monitoring & Installations
Every CCTV installation package is NSI-Gold accredited, backed by state-of-the-art AI technology, and monitored continuously from our NOC, which responds to alarms with officer deployments and escalation to the emergency services when needed.
Clients Success Stories
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.
Lloyds Transport
ProFM is an amazingly caring company. I truly feel like a person rather than a number, and they’re always on call if ever I need anything. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend ProFM!
Lloyds Transport Case Study
Avery Dennison
A major player in labelling, packaging, and printing solutions, Avery Dennison required a security solution that was as robust and innovative as the brand itself. Since their initial enquiry, we’ve delivered a comprehensive approach to gatehouse security, offering an expert presence that helps control traffic flow, monitors paperwork, and checks driver documentation.
Avery Dennison Case Study
Hotel Chocolat
As one of the UK market leaders in luxury chocolate, Hotel Chocolat have quickly become synonymous with both that signature creamy texture and their high-impact, groundbreaking social initiatives. We’re thrilled to have been their security partner over the last 9 years, offering the bespoke levels of support that a brand like HC demands.
Hotel Chocolat Case StudyWhy Choose ProFM Group?
Choosing ProFM as your security company in South Shields means you benefit from a range of expertise:
Tailored Security Services
We guarantee all security solutions are drawn from your site plans and detailed risk assessment, never from a template.
Licensed Security Professionals
Every officer carries a current SIA licence and full BS7858 vetting across all security jobs. You get peace of mind every officer working for us has been checked and is accountable to our high standards.
Rapid Response Services
Our locally-based officers, coordinated by our National Operations Centre, hold an average response time of 30 minutes across South Shields.
An Evolving Partnership
We operate as a long-term security partner rather than a short-notice contractor. As your business grows or your security profile changes, we adapt our services around you.
Strong Deterrent to Criminals
A visible, uniformed ProFM officer reduces the chances of opportunistic incidents happening in the first place, providing a cost-effective deterrent against many crimes.
An Expansive Security Catalogue
We deliver a comprehensive range of security services under one contract, including manned mobile and static guarding, CCTV and alarm systems and specialist services like waking watch and dog teams.
What Sectors Do We Provide Security Services For in South Shields?
Retail Security
Retail security that combines static guarding, undercover store detectives and monitored CCTV, proven across high-footfall environments.
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Office & Corporate Security Services
First impressions and security can be dealt with by the same people. Our corporate security packages bring concierge-led guarding, access control and CCTV to the office developments around the town centre and Boldon Business Park.
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Construction Site Security
Construction sites are prime targets for opportunistic thieves and trespassers. Secure yours at every stage of the build program with construction security that combines manned guarding with autonomous temporary surveillance from the first day on site.
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Logistics & Distribution Security
Proven security for premises like those at the Tyne Dock and Port of Tyne, where high volume operations need gatehouse cover, access control, and overnight guarding, among other logistics and distribution security.
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Hospitality & Event Security
Late-night venues and seafront events carry risk that must be managed effectively in line with Martyn's Law. Our hospitality security brings SIA-licensed door supervisors, crowd management and mobile patrols to Ocean Road venues and the town’s summer events programme.
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Manufacturing & Industrial Security
Combine mobile patrols, canine handlers, access control and permanent or temporary CCTV monitoring for industrial estates around Middlefields and Waldridge Way in a comprehensive industrial security package.
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Vacant Property Security
Empty properties face constant risks from theft and injury liability. Protect your assets and limit your liability with vacant property security that includes manned guards, alarm response, key holding, intruder alarms and temporary CCTV.
View Vacant Property SecurityFrequently Asked Questions
Still unsure if we’re the right choice for business security in South Shields? We’ve put together a selection of our most-asked questions and how we deliver on those promises.
Still got a Question?Yes. Our network of locally based, SIA licensed officers can typically be on-site on the same day you enquire with us, or usually by the following morning if not. If you need a more detailed handover or deployment plan, we can draw this up ahead of time with your approval following a detailed site assessment.
Our average officer-on-site time is 30 minutes across all sites in South Shields. We achieve this thanks to constant monitoring and coordination from our National Operations Centre, paired with our locally based security guards who have expert knowledge of the local transport networks and know the best routes to take to get to your site quickly.
Every officer is SIA licensed and vetted to BS7858 standards. These are the highest standards in our industry. We also ensure mandatory training is completed by teams to keep their skills and knowledge sharp. This includes bespoke training through our proprietary training portal.
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South Shields' Key Crime Statistics
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Shoplifting More Than Twice The National Average
Northumbria Police recorded 1,116 shoplifting offences in South Shields for the 12-month period to April 2026, 2.03 times the national average.
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Robbery The Fastest Growing Crime
Robbery incidents are growing at the fastest rate in the town, up 41% over the latest 12-month reporting period and a rate more than doubling against the national average over the last three years.
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Weapon Possession Up 37% Over Three Years
Possession of a weapon is around 1.7 times the national average, rising in South Shields by 37% over the last three years.
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