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    UK Residential Security Threat Report 2026

    Residential security is the fastest-growing line in UK executive protection. This report sets out where intrusion risk concentrates, what hostile reconnaissance looks like in practice, and what standing cover costs in 2026.

    Key findings

    • • Residential risk and coverage requirements vary by property, routine and threat profile.

    Assessment and planning

    Quoted costs in this sample were driven mainly by officer numbers, duration, location, assessed risk and travel. Where appropriate, an itemised written quotation follows an initial confidential assessment.

    Methodology

    Compiled by the VIP Protection Services operations desk from our own UK assignment and enquiry records for 2025 and 2026, cross-referenced with published SIA data and publicly advertised UK market rates. Figures are indicative benchmarks compiled by the VIP Protection Services operations desk from our own 2025 assignment records, published SIA data and publicly advertised UK market rates. They are guidance for budgeting, not quotations.

    Published 2026-08-01 · Last reviewed 2026-08-01 · Compiled by the VIP Protection Services research desk.

    Frequently asked questions

    Can I cite this report?

    Yes. Journalists, researchers and industry bodies may quote this report with attribution to VIP Protection Services and a link to the report page.

    Where does the data come from?

    Our own UK assignment and enquiry records, cross-referenced with published SIA data and publicly advertised market rates. Figures are indicative benchmarks for budgeting, not quotations.

    How often is the report updated?

    At least annually, and sooner where UK regulation or underlying assignment data changes materially.

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