A Comprehensive Guide
Protecting Your Business & Assets in Greater Manchester
Running an SME in Greater Manchester comes with unique challenges and opportunities. Ensuring the safety of your hard-earned assets, critical infrastructure, and staff is paramount.
Understanding Crime Against Businesses in Greater Manchester
While Greater Manchester is a vibrant and growing place to do business, local statistics show that certain types of commercial crime – particularly theft, vandalism, and anti-social behaviour – pose a consistent threat. Understanding these trends is the first step to proactive prevention.
So, what are the key threats to SME’s in Manchester?
Theft & Burglary
From tools and equipment in industrial estates to high-value goods in warehouses, opportunistic and planned thefts can halt operations and cause significant financial loss.
Out-of-Hours Vulnerability
The hours between 6 PM and 6 AM are often the most critical. Having a reliable, professional presence during these times is non-negotiable for true peace of mind.
Crime Statistics
Crime in Greater Manchester: Key Stats
Some important statistics on the crime against businesses in Greater Manchester, according to figures published by the ONS for the year ending September 2023.
Non-Residential Burglary Incidents Reported
Criminal Damage Incidents Reported
Shoplifting Incidents Reported
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Increase In Crime Rate In Last 10 Years
The Hidden Costs of Business Crime
The cost of crime is never just the replacement value of stolen goods. For an SME in Manchester, the impact ripples across operations, reputation, and staff morale. Investing in Radius Security is a strategy to mitigate these deeper costs:
Operational Downtime
Closures due to theft or damage result in missed deadlines, lost contracts, and a drop in customer confidence.
Increased Insurance Costs
A history of claims will inevitably drive up your premiums. Proactive security can demonstrate reduced risk.
Staff Morale
Staff who feel unsafe are less productive, more stressed, and more likely to seek employment elsewhere, leading to higher recruitment and training costs.
Security Services
Industry Leading Security Solutions For Your Business
To effectively counter the threats faced by Greater Manchester businesses, we provide a suite of integrated services designed for maximum deterrence and rapid response.
Key Holding & Alarm Response
Our Key Holding services eliminates the risk of sending employees to a potentially dangerous site in the event of an alarm activation, emergencies, or any other security issues. Our dedicated support team is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week!
Manned Guarding
We protect your business assets with a customer-focused manned guarding physical presence that includes securing access points, patrolling critical areas, managing site access, responding to incidents, and performing concierge and reception duties.
Gatehouse Secruity
Our Gatehouse Security Guards provide controlled access to industrial estates, distribution centres, and commercial sites. Duties include vehicle and personnel checks, visitor logging, delivery management, perimeter patrols, and incident reporting.
Mobile Patrols
Our Mobile Patrol service offers scheduled and random security checks by highly visible, uniformed officers in marked vehicles. Services include perimeter inspections, door and window checks, alarm response, and incident reporting.
Radius Security Are Your Trusted Partner For Secure Key Holding & Rapid Alarm Response
FAQS
Common Questions Asked By Greater Manchester Business Owners
Find answers to the most frequently asked questions about our keyholding service. If you don’t see what you’re looking for, please get in touch with us directly.
Will professional security services really lower my insurance premium?
Often, yes. By implementing Manned Guarding and SIA-approved Key Holding, you demonstrate a superior commitment to risk management, which many insurers recognise with lower rates.
How quickly can Radius Security respond to an alarm in the Greater Manchester
Our local presence and dedicated Mobile Patrols mean we prioritise rapid response, adhering to strict industry standards for timely arrival and site securing.
How do I know if Manned Guarding or Mobile Patrols are best for my site?
This depends on the size and value of your assets. Our free security audit will provide a definitive recommendation based on your specific risk profile and budget.