Retail security systems
From shoplifting, customer confrontations and anti-social behaviour to out-of-hours break-ins, Retailers face daily challenges and require reliable solutions. Our tailored security solutions help safeguard boutiques and national chains across the UK.
Contact Us
We understand your needs
Reliable retail security solutions
We assess your store layout, customer flow, peak trading hours, blind spots, and known risk hotspots to recommend the right mix of trained officers and intelligent technology. That may include visible deterrence at entrances, plain-clothes store detectives, upgraded CCTV systems with AI analytics, remote monitoring, or mobile response support.
We take time to understand your business, carrying out thorough risk assessments across all locations so each site has the right security measures in place. Our teams work closely with store managers to ensure new solutions integrate seamlessly with day-to-day operations, allowing your people to stay focused on delivering great service.
-
Your industry challenges
Main security risks for a retail business
The retail sector faces daily operational risks that demand a mix of visible deterrence, trained personnel, and fast response.
-
Theft can significantly impact profit margins and create tension within teams. Effective deterrence, surveillance, and loss-prevention strategies are essential to reduce shrinkage and improve overall store performance.
-
Retail staff can face verbal abuse, threats, or physical confrontation during challenging interactions. Trained security officers help de-escalate incidents, protect employees, and maintain a safe, welcoming environment for customers.
-
Criminals often target empty premises, forcing entry through vulnerable doors, shutters, or windows. Integrated alarms, monitoring, rapid mobile response and keyholding services help prevent damage, theft, and costly downtime.
-
High-value, high-risk, or easy-to-conceal stock needs consistent monitoring to prevent opportunistic theft. CCTV analytics and trained store detectives support stronger control and reduce losses across retail locations.
-
How we can help
Tailored security for retail environments in action
Bucherer, a leading luxury watches and jewellery retailer, partnered with Securitas to deliver a bespoke, insurer‑compliant security solution. The integrated system combines 24/7 monitored intruder alarms, CCTV, access control, keyholding, and accompanied locking/unlocking with mobile patrol teams to investigate alerts and secure premises. This blend of advanced technology and expert personnel provides rapid detection and response. Reducing risk and improving visibility across multiple retail stores.
-
Specialist manpower
Officers are trained in conflict management, retail protocols, and customer service, offering both safety and support.
-
Smart security systems
We install EAS tagging systems, CCTV with facial recognition, and remote alarm systems connected to our SOC for 24/7 protection.
-
Sector partnerships and expertise
We work with major high street and supermarket brands, constantly updating our approach based on industry trends and threats to protect retail operations better.
-
FAQs
Frequently asked questions about the retail industry
Find answers to frequently asked questions about our security solutions
-
We use a combination of trained officers and technology to deter theft, identify risks, and support your loss prevention efforts.
-
CCTV, alarm systems, EAS gates, and video analytics are just some of the tools used to protect retail environments.
-
Yes. We offer night-time patrols, alarm monitoring, and response services to safeguard your property when the store is closed.
-
Discover more ways to protect your business
Explore our resources and customer stories to learn how you can improve the safety of your employees, public, sites and assets.
Visit the insights hub
Contact Securitas today to find the best solution for your business!
Send us a message
Make your initial enquiry here.
* = mandatory fields
