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Retail Security Guards and Services

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Expert retail security guards and services for the southwest

We offer smart and switched-on retail security guards and a range of retail security services across the southwest of England, including Cornwall, Devon and Dorset.

Whether you need front-of-store personnel, plainclothes store detectives roaming your shop or a full security team for a shopping centre, our personnel are trained to combat the recent surge in retail crime while remaining courteous and professional with your shoppers.

We also provide backup security services for shops, like remote CCTV monitoring, out-of-hours mobile security checks and rapid alarm response.

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Expert retail security guards and services for the southwest

Key Retail Security Services

Security Guards

The key to retail security success is in the quality of the retail security guards. We offer carefully recruited, checked and trained male and female SIA licence holders. Reliable and professional performers, they are always aware of representing your business positively. And by stepping into the escalating surge of retail crime, effective retail security covers its own costs in no time.

Remote CCTV Monitoring

CCTV is effective for evidence gathering, but by coupling it with our remote CCTV monitoring and response services, it becomes a real-time crime prevention tool. Our monitoring staff watch for suspicious behaviour, receive alerts and determine the most appropriate response. Running 24/7, you are covered during vulnerable times when your shop is closed.

Planning Services

Preparation is key to a successful outcome. Identifying a preferred route and the key risks involved. Timing the journey and planning where and when to take rest stops. When a transport vehicle is stationary, it is at its most vulnerable, but with the right security strategy in place, the driver, the cargo and the vehicle remain protected from criminal activity.

Mobile Patrols

When thieves break into a shop after hours, the results can be devastating and costly. Scheduled or random mobile patrol visits offer a visible deterrent that informs criminals that your business takes security seriously. Working to a schedule that you set, we can provide drive-by patrols or on-foot inspections during the times that your business is unmanned and at risk.

Store Detectives

Besides shoplifting, one of the biggest causes of stock slippage in the retail industry is employee dishonesty. We provide plainclothes personnel to mingle with shoppers seeking out suspicious behaviour. Our officers can also make test purchases to ensure that your staff are working in your interests.

Retail Loss Prevention

Our retail security experts are available to offer advice and guidance on the most effective and cost-efficient ways to combat your most important security concerns. Whether you need an online consultation or a full on-site security audit, we are more than happy to provide the professional insight you need.
Why Choose Titan Security SW for Retail Security?

Why Choose Titan Security SW for Retail Security?

We provide retail security suitable for:

  • Shopping Centres and Retail Parks
  • Multi-Store Retail Chains
  • High-End Boutiques
  • Smaller Independent Retailers
  • Covered Markets

Experience

When considering a retail security provider, experience matters! Over the last three decades we have provided top-rated service to a range of important retail clients, including:

  • Spar Supermarkets
  • Nike
  • Karl Lagerfeld
  • Lush Cosmetics
  • Foot Locker
  • Mango
  • Rolex
  • Canada Goose
  • Sports Direct
  • Louis Vuitton

Fair Dealing

By keeping our clients front and centre in everything we do, we ensure customer satisfaction at every stage. With clear contracts and competitive pricing, you get a high-end service that targets your primary concerns and respects your available budget.

A Full-Service Contractor

In addition to our security personnel, we offer a full range of backup services. Whether you need the latest CCTV security technology, physical security options like security shutters and smash prevention bollards or offsite services like monitoring and emergency response, TitanSW is a one stop option for all aspects of retail security

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The Importance of Retail Security

The Changing Face of Retail Crime

The importance of retail security in the UK cannot be overstated, especially in light of the recent surge in shoplifting, organised gangs, and violence or verbal intimidation against shop staff. Retail crime can easily erode customer confidence and even create an unsafe environment for both shoppers and employees

Financial Implications

Without robust security measures, retailers can face financial losses that threaten the viability of their business. According to the British Retail Consortium’s 2025 Retail Crime Survey, UK retailers suffered direct losses amounting to £2.2 billion in the past year due to theft, with over 20 million incidents reported—averaging an alarming 55,000 thefts every day.

Violence and Intimidation

Additionally, incidents of violence and abuse towards retail staff have skyrocketed to over 2,000 daily, marking a 50% year-on-year increase. According to the BRC, around 70 incidents a day involve a knife or other type of weapon. These figures highlight the economic cost of retail crime and the increasing need for preventative security measures to protect stock and the safety and wellbeing of both staff and customers.

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