Investigation and Security Services Market Report 2026

The investigation and security services market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $387.41 billion in 2025 to $418.35 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rising crime rates in urban areas, increased outsourcing of security services, growing corporate fraud incidents, expansion of commercial infrastructure, higher demand for guarded facilities.

The investigation and security services market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $571.46 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing cyber-physical threat convergence, rising investments in smart security infrastructure, growing adoption of managed security services, expansion of cloud-based monitoring platforms, increasing demand for real-time threat intelligence. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of ai-enabled surveillance systems, rising demand for integrated physical and digital security services, growing use of cloud-based security platforms, expansion of advanced video analytics solutions, enhanced focus on risk and fraud investigation services.

The growing incidence of cybercrimes is anticipated to drive the expansion of the investigation and security services market in the coming years. Cybercrimes, also referred to as computer or internet crimes, are illegal activities that involve the misuse of computer systems, networks, or digital technologies. The rise in cybercrime is largely attributed to the rapid expansion of digital technologies and increased online connectivity, which have created more opportunities for criminals to exploit system vulnerabilities and steal sensitive data. Investigation and security services play a critical role in combating cybercrimes by providing comprehensive solutions for prevention, detection, response, and recovery. For example, in October 2025, according to the Australian Cyber Security Centre, an Australia-based government agency, the Australian Signals Directorate’s ACSC received more than 42,500 calls to the Australian Cyber Security Hotline during FY2024-25, representing a 16% increase compared with the previous year. Therefore, the increasing prevalence of cybercrimes is contributing to the growth of the investigation and security services market.

Major firms in the investigation and security services sector are rolling out cutting-edge solutions such as the New QRadar Security Suite, utilizing artificial intelligence to boost market revenues. This AI-powered security suite involves the application of AI techniques and technologies to fortify cybersecurity, threat detection, and response. For example, in April 2023, IBM, a technology company based in the US, introduced the New QRadar Security Suite. The suite's sophisticated AI and automated functionalities empower security analysts to swiftly examine high-priority incidents, automatically recognize and scrutinize threats, and uncover concealed attacks and indicators of compromise within their environments.

In November 2024, GardaWorld Security Corporation, a Canada-based security services company, acquired Stealth Monitoring Inc. for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, GardaWorld aimed to establish itself as a global leader in AI-driven remote video monitoring solutions by expanding its technological capabilities and strengthening its video surveillance portfolio. Stealth Monitoring Inc. is a US-based security technology company specializing in commercial mobile and fixed remote video monitoring solutions.

Major companies operating in the investigation and security services market report are Securitas AB, G4S plc, Secom Co. Ltd., ADT Corporation, Prosegur, The Brink's Company, GARDA WORLD, Loomis AB, ISS A/S, Nippon Express Co. Ltd., Allied Universal Security Services, Brink's Company, Prosegur Compania de Seguridad S A, GardaWorld Corporation, Protection One Alarm Monitoring Inc., Stanley Convergent Security Solutions Inc., Tyco Integrated Security LLC, SecurAmerica LLC, Andrews International LLC, Pinkerton Consulting & Investigations Inc., Hillard Heintze LLC, Kroll Associates Inc., Control Risks Group Holdings Ltd., AS Solution North America Inc., Gavin de Becker & Associates LP, Blackwater Worldwide, Triple Canopy Inc., International Intelligence Limited, Unity Resources Group, Control Risks Group, Aegis Defence Services Limited, Olive Group FZ LLC, DynCorp International LLC, Kellogg Brown and Root Inc., Signum Investigations & Protective Services Ltd.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the investigation and security services market in 2025. North America was the second-largest region in the investigation and security services market. The regions covered in the investigation and security services market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the investigation and security services market report are China, India, Japan, Australia, Indonesia, South Korea, Bangladesh, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Hong Kong, Taiwan, New Zealand, UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Switzerland, Russia, Czech Republic, Poland, Romania, Ukraine, USA, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Colombia, Peru, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Iran, Turkey, UAE, Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa.

The investigation and security services market consists of revenues earned by entities that provide services such as investigation services, lawful interception, security guard and patrol services, and armored car services. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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