Security services industry in the United Kingdom - statistics & facts
The security services industry is defined by a group of organizations, entities and individuals in both public and private sectors that provide security and security-related products and/or services, whether for commercial or non-commercial reasons. The industry has continued to grow in recent years, as almost 11,000 security and investigation activities enterprises were registered in the United Kingdom in 2024. Furthermore, the number of people employed in elementary security occupations increased by roughly 20,000 between 2021 and 2024.
