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Security Services Lancaster
- The SIA’s #1 Ranked Security Company, Five Years Running
- Lancaster-Based Officers For Rapid, Professional Deployment Across North Lancashire
- Tailored Packages For The City’s University, Heritage, Retail And Events Economy
- 24/7/365 Coverage, Centrally Coordinated Through Our National Operations Centre
- Request A Free, No-Obligation Quote From Our In-House Expert Team
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- The SIA’s #1 Ranked Security Company, Five Years Running
- Lancaster-Based Officers For Rapid, Professional Deployment Across North Lancashire
- Tailored Packages For The City’s University, Heritage, Retail And Events Economy
- 24/7/365 Coverage, Centrally Coordinated Through Our National Operations Centre
- Request A Free, No-Obligation Quote From Our In-House Expert Team
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Licensed Security Guards & Mobile Security Patrols In Lancaster
A visible, professional security presence is essential in a city like Lancaster, with such an unusual mix of risk profiles. That ranges from Lancaster University and the city’s research economy, including the Health Innovation Campus, to visitor footfall and retail trade attracted to sites like Lancaster Castle and the Quayside.
Each environment asks something different of a security solution, and ProFM builds the right one around your site. Our security guards and mobile patrol services cover all your manned requirements. Static officers protect retail environments like St Nicholas Arcades and the Marketgate Centre, while mobile officers conduct scheduled and reactive patrols across business and industrial sites like White Cross and Lancaster Business Park.
All Lancaster security guards are locally based, SIA-licensed and vetted to BS7858 standard. Our National Operations Centre coordinates every deployment in real-time, 24/7. This central oversight, coupled with the local knowledge of our guards, gives us an average response time of just 30 minutes across Lancaster.
NSI Gold Accredited CCTV Monitoring & Security Tech For Lancaster
All CCTV installation and engineering work we carry out in Lancaster is certified to NSI Gold standards, with access control and intruder alarm systems accredited to Paxton Gold level. These are the security industry’s most demanding quality benchmarks and a sign of the investment we’ve made in security technology.
Our CCTV monitoring systems work as a standalone solution or alongside manned guarding, including continuous oversight from our NOC. For a permanent installation, that could be a monitored camera network and access control for a city centre corporate office, or an intruder alarm system for a manufacturing unit on the White Lund estate. Either way, every system is drawn from your site plans and real risk profile.
For isolated sites or those with no fixed power or infrastructure, our solar CCTV towers, VPOD visually verified intruder alarms, and ProEyez AI-assisted perimeter detection deliver complete coverage. Each connects to our NOC through a worldwide SIM and can be deployed at short notice, ideal for the construction and regeneration work around the Canal Quarter.
SIA-Licensed Security Guards For Events In Lancaster
With the Highest Point Festival drawing tens of thousands of visitors to Williamson Park each year and The Dukes’ year-round theatre and outdoor production programme, event security in Lancaster is a major consideration.
That’s particularly pressing with The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, better known as Martyn’s Law, achieving Royal Assent. ProFM Group have always operated to the standard the Act now requires, so you can be confident in the event security packages we provide.
Whether we’re providing a visible presence for a public event or more covert protection for a private function, we handle every aspect of your event from start to finish. From the initial risk assessment to on-the-day bag checks or ticket verification, crowd management and post-event demobilisation, our security officers handle it all.
What Security Services Do We Provide?
Security Guards
SIA licensed officers who provide static guarding for retail, corporate, education and logistics premises across Lancaster. All licensed, trained and vetted to the highest standards.
Mobile Patrol Services
For larger sites or multi-building estates, our mobile security services provide scheduled and reactive coverage to detect or deter trespass and similar incidents at locations like the business parks at Caton Road and White Cross.
Key Holding Services
Key holding and alarm response provide a cost-effective security service for Lancaster’s SME’s and independent businesses, with alarm response conducted by security guards within 30 minutes of a call-out.
Concierge Officers
Client-facing concierge security providing a friendly greeting to visitors or guests at corporate offices in the city centre or university quarter, while giving you SIA licensed protection.
Canine Handlers
NASDU-accredited canine security services provide you with a heightened level of deterrence and are ideal for construction sites, logistics yards and isolated premises that can be prone to trespass.
Waking Watch Services
FSE and NFCC compliant Waking Watch services provide rapid deployment 24/7 for Lancaster’s residential, commercial and mixed-use premises where fire safety regulations demand a physical watch.
CCTV Installations
NSI Gold-accredited CCTV integration with AI-assisted technology designed to deliver complete coverage of your site. Includes continuous monitoring from our NOC and officer deployments.
Our Clients’ Success Stories
Discover how we’ve supported clients across Lancaster, and how we can deliver that service excellence wherever you are.
The Green Parts Specialists
Facilities Manager
We have been very pleased with the service provided by ProFM Group. The team has been professional, responsive and reliable throughout. Their communication, especially from Operations Manager Anthony Stokes, is excellent, and they always demonstrate a proactive approach to meeting our requirements.
Snuggledown
Paul Holland
You came across as someone who cared, someone who could fit our needs. We gave you a trial for the first year, and from there, we’ve never looked back. I can rely on people like Barry and Anthony actually looking after the place like it was their own premises. ProFM have always been on hand, whether our needs change last minute or over the weekend.
Snuggledown Case Study
Buzz Group
ProFM's UK coverage, high degree of flexibility and experienced senior team have resulted in an excellent level of support across our events. Their approach and drive to really understand our events and the type of team they need to deploy at each venue has ensured that our customers and teams truly have a security team that have their safety and security at the forefront of their approach.
Buzz Group Case Study
Clitheroe Food Festival
One of Lancashire’s largest and most celebrated culinary festivals, we were thrilled to offer an extensive event security solution for the Clitheroe Food Festival. Now in its 10th year, the festival has only seen a boom in its popularity in recent years, and with rising visitor numbers, ProFM were able to adapt alongside the ever-popular festival.
Burmeister Wain
Since the contract mobilisation, the security services delivered by ProFM Group's dedicated security officers have been above the standards expected. Our allocated Regional Operations Manager has also been a great support throughout to BWSC, our side's operations, and to the security staff.
Burmeister Wain 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 Study
Dennis Eagle
demand solutions - CCTV monitoring and surveillance, and key holding and alarm response.
Dennis Eagle Case Study
Sykes Seafood
Discover our partnership with one of the UK's premier seafood distributors in Sykes, delivering round-the-clock coverage for their state-of-the-art facility in Warrington.
Sykes Seafood Case Study
Security and Fire Experts Ltd
Neil Drummond
ProFM Group really did "pull it out of the bag" for us! I would just like to thank the team for providing a great service at the drop of a hat.
Tameside Council
Harry Catherall, Chief Executive
Following the local by-election in Longdendale, I wanted to take the opportunity to convey our sincere gratitude for the support given in delivering a successful election count, and the support given by ProFM Group was vital. Please pass on our thanks to all your officers involved, who were a great help in getting it sorted.
Victorian Plumbing
Warren Baker, Facilities Manager
ProFM Group provide security services for us, and from the initial discussion to present, they have excelled in all areas. Excellent communication and a great service provided. I wouldn't hesitate in recommending them.
Compagnie Fruitiere UK Ltd
ProFM has consistently delivered a professional, reliable, and proactive security service. Their team is attentive, well‑trained, and quick to respond to any situation, giving us complete confidence in the safety and protection of our site. Communication is always clear and efficient, and their commitment to maintaining high standards truly sets them apart. We highly recommend ProFM to any organisation looking for a dependable and trustworthy security partner.
Fylde Council
Health & Sports Development Officer
We've had an excellent experience working with ProFM Group during their time providing security at Kirkham Pool. Their team has always been responsive, professional and reliable, giving us confidence that the site is secure whenever we've needed their support. The team are friendly, approachable and professional at all times, making them a pleasure to work with. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend ProFM Group to any organisation seeking a dependable, high-quality security service.
Why Choose ProFM Group For Your Lancaster Security Services?
Choosing ProFM as your security company in Lancaster means you benefit from more than 30 years of security expertise and the broadest range of security services available.
Tailored Security Solutions
You’re never offered off-the-shelf security services. Every plan is created from your site specifics, requirements and risk profile.
Licensed Security Professionals
Every officer deployed in Lancaster holds a current SIA licence, is vetted to BS7858 standards and undergoes additional background checks, such as DBS, as needed.
Rapid Response Services
With central coordination from our National Operations Centre and officers with expert knowledge of local transport networks, we achieve an average officer-on-site time of 30 minutes anywhere in Lancaster.
An Evolving Partnership
As your premises, headcount or threat profile changes, we scale and adapt our security teams around you, working as a long-term security partner rather than a stopgap service.
Strong Deterrent To Criminals
Having visible, uniformed ProFM security guards on site is one of the most cost-effective methods of preventing crime, often stopping opportunistic incidents from happening in the first place.
An Expansive Security Services Catalogue
Over more than 30 years in the private security industry, we’ve built a complete range of manned and technology-based security services, including manned guarding, CCTV installation and monitoring, canine handlers, Waking Watch and licensed event security.
What Sectors Do We Work With?
Retail Security
Static guarding and monitored CCTV deliver retail security for operators across sites like St Nicholas Arcades, Marketgate and the independent shops around Penny Street and Cheapside.
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Education Security
Purpose-built education security for campuses like Lancaster University, Lancaster and Morecambe College and the city's schools. Every package includes DBS-checked static officers alongside options for access control and CCTV monitoring that blend into the environment.
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Construction Site Security
Round-the-clock manned guarding, mobile and canine patrols and autonomous temporary surveillance for construction security projects capable of protecting every phase of your build.
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Logistics & Distribution Security
Access control, gatehouse security, overnight guarding and mobile patrols protecting warehousing and distribution premises connecting to the M6.
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Corporate & Office Security
Concierge-led guarding, access control and CCTV for professional services firms and corporate tenants across city centre offices and Health Innovation Campus.
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Hospitality & Events Security
Comply with Martyn's Law with SIA-licensed door supervision, crowd management and mobile security for Lancaster's licensed venues and the city’s year-round festival and events calendar.
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Manufacturing & Industrial Security
Mobile patrols, canine handlers, access control and permanent or temporary CCTV for industrial premises across White Lund and Caton Road estates.
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Vacant Property Security
Manned guarding, VPOD alarms and temporary CCTV for vacant property security at commercial units and developments across Lancaster that prevent incidents and reduce your liability.
View Vacant Property SecurityFrequently Asked Questions
Still got concerns about how we can support with security in Lancaster? Here’s a selection of some of our most in-demand questions and answers.
Still got a Question?Yes. Our network of locally based officers across Lancaster and north Lancashire can typically be on-site the same day you enquire with us.
Our average officer-on-site time across all sites in Lancaster is just 30 minutes. This is possible thanks to our officers’ extensive knowledge of the best transport routes in the areas they work in, along with 24/7 oversight and coordination from our NOC.
Yes. We provide a range of security services in various sectors around the North West, including security services in Manchester and Liverpool, security guards in Warrington, and CCTV solutions in Preston or Chester. If you’ve got security concerns and need a reliable partner anywhere in the North West, get in touch.
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Lancaster's Key Crime Statistics
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Violent Crime a Main Concern
While Lancaster is considered one of the safer areas in Lancashire, violent crime is a main concern, accounting for about 40% of all reported incidents.
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Criminal Damage Rates Above National Average
Lancaster’s incidents of criminal damage sit around 14% above the national average, despite the area’s overall crime rate being below average.
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Burglary Incidents 300% Higher Than 3 Years Ago
Incidents of burglary have tripled in the last three years, according to the latest crime rate stats.
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