Manned Guarding Services Market Report 2026

The manned guarding services market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $57.96 billion in 2025 to $64.44 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rising crime rates, growing commercial real estate development, expanding retail sector footfall, increasing corporate asset values, and rising public events and gatherings.

The manned guarding services market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $97.56 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for on-site human security presence, rising focus on business continuity and resilience, growing corporate security budgets, increasing urban population density, and rising commercial infrastructure investments. Major trends in the forecast period include artificial intelligence advancements, machine learning developments, cloud computing adoption, internet of things integration, and biometric authentication improvements.

The rising incidences of theft are expected to propel the growth of the manned guarding services market going forward. Theft refers to the act of stealing property without the owner’s consent, typically carried out secretly or without confrontation with the intent to permanently deprive the owner. The increase in theft is linked to economic hardship and social challenges that drive some individuals toward criminal activity. Manned guarding services help reduce theft by deploying trained security personnel to monitor and protect premises, making them suitable for commercial, residential, and industrial environments. These services enhance overall safety by deterring criminal behavior and enabling rapid responses to security breaches, thereby improving peace of mind for property owners and occupants. For example, in June 2025, according to the Crime Statistics Agency Victoria, an Australia-based government agency, theft incidents increased by 38.5%, representing an additional 12,343 cases and bringing the total to 44,398 alleged offender incidents. As a result, rising theft incidences are contributing to the growth of the manned guarding services market.

Leading companies in the manned guarding services market are focusing on technological innovation, such as AI-integrated hybrid security platforms, to combine human expertise with advanced technologies for proactive threat detection and response. AI-integrated hybrid security platforms are systems that integrate human guards with AI-driven technologies, including video analytics, remote monitoring, and automated threat detection, to improve surveillance effectiveness, response efficiency, and overall protection. For example, in April 2023, GardaWorld, a Canada-based private security services company, along with its subsidiary ECAMSECURE, a US-based security services company, launched Hybrid Security Solutions. This client-centric platform integrates personnel with technology ecosystems such as video monitoring, access control, and analytics. It features a unified command center that delivers real-time intelligence and coordinated responses, enabling proactive security management and customized risk mitigation without operational silos. The platform also incorporates intelligent automation and data-driven insights, extending the effectiveness of security teams and reducing total cost of ownership for clients across multiple sectors.

In April 2023, Allied Universal Security Services LLC, a US-based security and facility services company, acquired Elite Tactical Security Solutions LLC for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Allied Universal aims to strengthen its presence in the Las Vegas market, enhance specialized security and executive protection capabilities, and integrate explosives- and firearms-detection canine services into its MSA Security program to better support high-profile hospitality and entertainment clients. Elite Tactical Security Solutions LLC is a US-based private safety and security services company that provides specialized protection and security solutions.

Major companies operating in the manned guarding services market are OCS Group Ltd, Certis Group, Securitas AB, Secom Co. Ltd., Mitie Group PLC, Prosegur Compañía de Seguridad S.A., Orions Secure Pvt. Ltd., The Brink's Company, GardaWorld Corporation, Security and Intelligence Services (India) Ltd (SIS), Securiguard Services Ltd., Transguard Group LLC, Control Risks Group Holdings Ltd., Covenant Security Services Ltd., The Corps of Commissionaires Management Ltd., Pinkerton Consulting & Investigations Inc., Kastle Systems International LLC, Allied Universal Security Services LLC, ICTS Europe S.A., Kingdom Services Group Ltd.

North America was the largest region in the manned guarding services market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the manned guarding 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 manned guarding services market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs have had a minimal direct impact on the manned guarding services market, as it is labor-intensive rather than equipment-driven. Indirect effects occur through higher costs of imported security equipment and uniforms, particularly affecting service providers in North America and Europe. Industrial and commercial security segments are more exposed. In some regions, tariffs have encouraged local sourcing of equipment and supported domestic service providers.

Manned guarding services are contracted security services in which trained personnel are physically deployed on site to protect people, property, and assets by carrying out responsibilities such as access control, patrols, incident response, and on-site surveillance. These services are intended to deter criminal activity, maintain safety and order, respond promptly to security incidents, and provide a visible security presence that reassures clients while supporting loss prevention objectives.

The primary service types within manned guarding services include patrolling services, access control services, surveillance and monitoring services, crowd control services, and emergency response services. Patrolling services involve on-ground security operations performed by trained personnel to monitor premises, prevent unauthorized access, deter suspicious behavior, and enable real-time incident reporting, thereby ensuring continuous physical security across designated areas. The offering includes components such as security service revenue and associated equipment revenue. Guard types comprise armed guarding services, unarmed guarding services, and specialized guarding services. Deployment types include on-site static guarding, mobile and roving guarding, and hybrid guarding, with applications spanning commercial security, industrial security, residential security, institutional and public infrastructure security, and events and venue security.

The manned guarding services market includes revenues earned by entities through static guarding, mobile patrols, event security, close protection services, and alarm response 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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