Surging Geriatric Population to Aid the Market Growth of Personal Safety Alarms in Europe
Personal safety alarms have become crucial for the vulnerable section of society, especially women, children, and the elderly, owing to the rising awareness of safety and the growing crime rates. The rising need for safety equipment due to increasing cases of sexual and physical harassment and eve-teasing, particularly among women, has also facilitated the market growth. According to European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA), one in four Europeans were victims of harassment, and more than 22 million were physically attacked in a year.Moreover, the geriatric population in Europe has been rising significantly. According to Eurostat, more than one-fifth (20.3%) of the continent were aged 65 or above, among which nearly half of the geriatric population lives alone and is vulnerable to various health adversaries. Additionally, it is expected to increase in the forthcoming years due to lower birth rates and higher life expectancy. Governments across the continent are promoting the use of safety alarms for the personal protection of the elderly. Hence, safety alarms are commonly used by the elderly population to call for help in case of falling, feeling unsafe, or physically threatened, or in case of medical emergencies, accidents or allergic reactions, further catalysing the market growth.
Personal Safety Alarms: Market Segmentation
Personal safety alarms are electronic portable devices that produce a sound of nearly 130 decibels is commonly used to attract attention to scare off an assailant. Moreover, it offers exceptional convenience and high functionality.Market Breakup by Type
- Mobile Phone App
- Stand-Alone Devices
- Vehicle Based
- Wearable Device
- Others
Market Breakup by Technology
- Sensors
- Navigation
- Others
Market Breakup by Connectivity
- Bluetooth
- NFC
- Wired
- Others
Market Breakup by End User
- Children
- Adults
- Elders
- Others
Market Breakup by Region
- United Kingdom
- Germany
- France
- Spain
- Others
Personal Safety Alarms as a Suitable Substitute for Pepper Sprays and Teasers to Aid Market Growth
The surging popularity of e-commerce sector and speciality stores across Europe are expected to propel the growth of the market. They also function as a suitable substitute for pepper sprays and teasers, which are banned in countries, such as the United Kingdom and Belgium, as they hold legal risk. The rising demand from these countries is boosting the market growth. While most self-defence techniques or devices require training or skill to operate, personal safety alarms are easy to operate and require no prerequisite skills; this also augments the industry growth.The rising concerns of parents about the safety of their children due to the increasing crime rates have resulted in the increasing demand for child safety alarms. The alarm can notify the parents of the location of their wards and can be activated using a remote; features such as these enable it as a prevalent choice further bolstering the market growth. Moreover, technological advancements and innovations have enabled the production of smaller and more efficient alarms. Many safety alarms are imbibed by GPS tracker and LED lights. The development of different wearables, such as necklace, bracelet, pen, or key fob is also likely to boost the market growth.
Key Industry Players in the Europe Personal Safety Alarms Market
The report presents a detailed analysis of the following key players in the Europe personal safety alarms market, looking into their capacity, market shares, and latest developments like capacity expansions, plant turnarounds, and mergers and acquisitions:- Skyguard Ltd
- Security-Discount Germany
- Tetronik GmbH
- RTLS Communications Ltd
- First Line Protect
- Mobile Software AS
- Others
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Companies Mentioned
The key companies featured in this Europe Personal Safety Alarms market report include:- Skyguard Ltd
- Security-Discount Germany
- Tetronik GmbH
- RTLS Communications Ltd
- First Line Protect
- Mobile Software AS