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York is a unique city, with unique security requirements. The Viking capital of England, it’s a city with a visitor economy delivering more than £2 billion a year and 9.4 million people interested in the historical relics of a bygone era. But one that now also attracts a significant amount of retail and commercial interest from independent traders at The Shambles to the retail businesses at Coppergate Shopping Centre and Monks Cross.
Our security guards and mobile patrol officers provide a physical security presence across the full footprint of York. Whether we’re deploying static security guards for retail and hospitality businesses in the city centre, mobile patrols at industrial premises around Clifton Moor or sector specific officers for corporate offices at York Science Park.
Every officer stationed across York is local to the area with expert knowledge and a current SIA licence. This knowledge, combined with 24/7 coordination from our National Operations Centre means all our manned operators can deploy at a moment’s notice and be on site within 30 minutes on average anywhere in York.
The diversity of York’s historical and current commercial attraction means you need technology-led security that’s adaptable to a range of industries and locations. That’s why every deployment starts with a site assessment so we can shape your system around your actual needs, eliminating blind spots and ensuring full coverage for both deterrent and detection.
All our CCTV installation work in York meets NSI Gold certification standards with Paxton Gold accreditation for any access control and intruder alarm systems. These industry leading certifications are a testament to the investment we’ve put into our tech-led security services and apply to every system we install and monitor.
Whether that’s a permanent CCTV network for a Coney Street retailer, access control for a corporate tenant or CCTV cameras and intruder alarms for a manufacturing facility, every system meets the same standard and is monitored 24/7 from our NOC.
If your site has no power infrastructure, or you only need temporary security, our solar CCTV towers, VPOD alarm systems and ProEyez, AI-assisted detection work independently and connect to our NOC through a worldwide SIM.
Event security carries stricter requirements for venues with the passing of Martyn’s Law, and if you’re a qualifying venue you’ll be expected to comply with the new standards by 2027. ProFM’s event security packages have always reached these higher standards in the new Act, so you’re covered from day one.
For an event calendar that’s as substantial and varied as York’s, having these adaptable and proactive security options is important. York Racecourse alone brings 350,000 people every year, while The York Barbican hosts year round live music, comedy and touring productions along with the Jorvik Viking Festival and Christmas markets.
This blend of indoor and outdoor events creates challenges for your security, which is where we can help. All our event security officers are up-to-date with a Security Industry Authority licence. Senior operatives receive ongoing training in crowd behaviour, conflict management and WAVE requirements.
And our packages cover your entire event life cycle from the initial risk assessment to final demobilisation including all ticket and bag checks, crowd and car park management, and supervision of alcohol serving areas for licensed or private events.
If your event’s risk profile changes on the day, we can deploy additional officers quickly to meet the increased demand.
Our fully trained, SIA-licensed security guards are vetted to the strictest professional standards and provide a physical presence for York’s retail, corporate, hospitality and industrial premises.
For larger sites or multi-building estates where static guarding isn’t the most practical, our scheduled and reactive mobile patrols provide complete coverage to detect and deter incidents for premises along with A64 and A1237 corridors.
With an average officer-on-site time of just 30 minutes across York, our SIA-licensed key holding and alarm response services provide an effective, affordable option for York’s independent businesses and SMEs.
For environments where you need to retain a client friendly appearance alongside professional security our concierge security officers provide a positive guest experience while keeping your premises, staff and visitors safe.
Our canine security services are NASDU-accredited and provide a heightened level of deterrence for construction compounds, logistics yards, and isolated industrial sites at Clifton Moor and beyond.
Where you need a constant manned presence and rapid deployment to meet strict fire safety requirements, our FSE and NFCC compliant Waking Watch is available 24/7/365 across York’s residential and mixed-use developments.
NSI Gold-accredited CCTV systems with AI-assisted detection, designed, installed, and continuously monitored through our NOC.
Solar CCTV towers, VPOD intruder alarm systems, and ProEyez AI perimeter detection for construction sites and premises without fixed infrastructure across York and North Yorkshire.
Hear from our existing and past clients in York about how we’ve delivered expert solutions, and how we could be your next partner in protection.
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
SIKA
A pioneer in specialist products and chemicals for building projects, SIKA’s reputation so often precedes it. It’s that reputation that meant it needed an equally reputable security solution, and ProFM were on hand to deliver exactly that. That’s kick-started a multi-year partnership and personalised solutions.
SIKA Case Study
Harrogate Homeless Project
See how we've supported one of Harrogate's most impactful non-profits with both overnight security and expert cleaning for their premises.
Harrogate Homeless Project Case StudyWorking with us as your York security company means you’ll have access to our full range of manned and technology-led security packages as well as the benefits of our three decades of expertise.
Tailored Solutions
We build all our security packages around your site plans and a detailed risk assessment so you get exactly the level of protection and deterrence you need.
Licensed Security Professionals
Every York security officer is BS7858 vetted, holds a current SIA licence and goes through additional background checks, like DBS, as required.
Rapid Response Service
Our average response time across York is just 30 minutes thanks to a network of local officers with knowledge of the city’s key traffic routes, backed by 24/7 coordination from our National Operations Centre.
An Evolving Partnership
As your business grows or changes, so too will your security requirements. That’s why we’ve built all our packages to be flexible to your needs now and in the future.
Strong Deterrent to Criminals
Our security officers provide a strong physical deterrent to criminals. Having this in place is highly cost-effective and often prevents opportunistic crimes from happening in the first place.
An Expansive Security Catalogue
With more than 30 years in the private security industry, we’ve built a portfolio spanning manned guarding, CCTV installation and monitoring, alarm response, canine handlers, Waking Watch, close protection, and event security.
Retail Security
Retail security needs a mix of manned guarding and CCTV solutions for both deterrence and detection. Our manned and surveillance services work well for York’s retail businesses from Coppergate Shopping Centre and Monks Cross to the independent shops along The Shambles and Coney Street.
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Hospitality & Event Security Services
SIA-licensed door supervisors, crowd management, and mobile patrols for York’s hotels, restaurants, licensed venues, and the city’s year-round events, festivals and hospitality calendar.
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Corporate & Office Security
Customer friendly concierge-led guarding, access control systems, and CCTV monitoring for the corporate security at offices like those at York Science Park and Northminster Business Park.
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Construction Site Security
Construction sites provide ample opportunity for incidents, our round-the-clock manned guarding and autonomous temporary surveillance provide reliable coverage and an active deterrent for development sites around York like the regeneration projects at the former Terry’s factory site.
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Logistics & Distribution Security
Logistics and transport security packages that include access control, gatehouse security, overnight guarding, and mobile patrols for warehousing and distribution premises along the A64 and the wider Yorkshire logistics network.
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Education Security
Specialist education and school security packages including DBS-checked static officers, biometric access control, AI-augmented CCTV monitoring, and bespoke event security suited to York’s university campuses, secondary schools and Academies.
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Vacant Property Security
Vacant properties present a number of risks from both a criminal standpoint, but also a liability aspect. Our vacant property security packages include manned guarding, VPOD alarms, and temporary CCTV solutions to deter incidents and keep you protected.
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Manufacturing & Industrial Security
Mobile patrols, canine handlers, access control, and permanent or temporary CCTV for York’s manufacturing and industrial premises across Clifton Moor and the city’s outer commercial zones.
View Manufacturing SecurityNot found the answer you’re looking for about security in York? We’ve compiled a few questions and key answers to help you make the right choice.
Still got a Question?Yes. Our network of locally based officers across York can mobilise quickly. In the majority of circumstances, we can have SIA-licensed security personnel on site the same day, whether you have been let down by another provider, experienced an unexpected gap in cover, or need a rapid response to an emerging security issue.
Our average officer-on-site response time across York is 30 minutes. That is supported by our locally based officers who have knowledge of the city’s road network, including the A64, A1237, and key city-centre routes, and real-time coordination through our National Operations Centre, which operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Every security guard we deploy in York is SIA-licensed, fully vetted to BS7858 standard, and trained through ProFM Group’s online training platform, which keeps skills and certifications current. We have previously supported high-profile events in the York area, including the Tockwith Agricultural Show, and maintain active security contracts across North Yorkshire.
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North Yorkshire Police recorded 1,624 shoplifting offences in York in the 12 months to January 2026, a rate of 12 per 1,000 people.
York’s bicycle theft rate places the city 3rd highest out of 99 cities in England and Wales for this category of crime.
York’s overall crime rate stands at 80 offences per 1,000 people, making it the most dangerous major town in North Yorkshire.
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