About the UK security industry



The private security industry in the UK is a vibrant and ever-evolving industry, encompassing a wide range of sectors that make a daily contribution to UK society. From electronic security technologies such as CCTV and intruder alarms, through to physical security measures and security guarding, our daily lives are now entwined with security measures in many forms.

BSIA member security guarding companies employ 75,500 security officers.

There are an estimated 4.25 million CCTV cameras installed in the UK.

The total turnover of BSIA member companies is £4.33 billion.

The total turnover of BSIA security guarding companies is 1.575 billion.

The total turnover of BSIA security systems companies is £654 million.

*These figures relate to the sectors the BSIA represents. Click here for more information.

Press Releases

BSIA: Information Destruction Exhibition and Conference

This one-day event is targeted at professionals operating in the information destruction industry, and aims at keeping delegates updated on recent developments in their sector, providing an opportunity to network with fellow professionals, whilst offering access to an informative exhibition and a comprehensive conference programme.

BSIA members help resource communications hub for 2012

Members of the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) have embraced the opportunities provided by the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games to increase public and private sector cooperation, by putting forward volunteers to man the Cross-sector Safety and Security Communications (CSSC) hub.

BSIA Training Providers section makes firm commitment to best practice

The Training Providers Section of the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) officially launched its new Code of Ethics at IFSEC International yesterday, committing all section members to the highest standards of service delivery.

“Tougher stance by ICO provides opportunities for the information destruction sector,” says BSIA

With only three weeks left to the British Security Industry Association’s (BSIA) Information Destruction (ID) conference and exhibition on the 30th of May at the National Motorcycle Museum in Birmingham, the BSIA is reminding companies operating in the Information Destruction sector of the importance of keeping one step ahead of the issues affecting their business.

BSIA: Manchester businesses advised on the impact of Olympic events

Businesses in Manchester were given an exclusive insight into security planning for this summer’s large-scale city-centre events at the annual Manchester Security exhibition and seminar, which was held last week (18th April).

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BSIA: Information Destruction Exhibition and Conference

This one-day event is targeted at professionals operating in the information destruction industry, and aims at keeping delegates updated on recent developments in their sector, providing an opportunity to network with fellow professionals, whilst offering access to an informative exhibition and a comprehensive conference programme.

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