What is Hotel Security? Hospitality security is the management of security in different types of hotels, including B&B’S, lodges, hostels and even 5* franchise hotels. The hospitality industry is always open to security threats, especially in London where it attracts the most tourists. Guests who visit London are expecting both themselves and their belongings to …
In the year of 2020-2021, theft and burglaries were the highest committed crimes in London. The Met police reported 251,891 cases of theft and handling, and 31,432 burglaries. In this blog, we will discuss some of the security services that we offer and the growing need for them in London. CCTV/Alarms in London Here at …
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We here at Umbrella Security Services will explore in this blog the London boroughs with the highest amount of crime per 1000 people. All statistics span from March 2021-March 2022 and have been taken from the Met Police. 1) Westminster- 252.60 crimes per/1000 people A well-known tourist area, Westminster is home to many iconic landmarks …
Security guards in London have a very difficult job and have to cover many bases while working. Each job will come with its own unique set of responsibilities that London security guards must undertake, however, there are a number of duties that the guards will regularly have to take care of. In this blog, we …
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If you are looking to improve the security of your domestic or commercial property in London, or are looking to host an event in which there needs to be a security presence, finding the right security company is very important. There are a large number of security companies that operate in and around London, but …
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If you listen to the news, you’ve probably heard plenty about London’s growing crime violent problem. The rise of violent crime in London has been an ongoing problem for many years now, but 2018 saw an even larger upturn in its reporting. Whether or not that came about more as a result of the media …
We’ve spoken previously about the importance of security for London events, so here we thought we’d take a closer look at some upcoming goings-on in the capital. Hopefully, the size and popularity of these events will serve as an excellent reminder of the significance of efficient and comprehensive security measures. The last night of the …
In a couple of our previous blogs, we’ve spoken about the importance of security in London. Unfortunately, our capital has seen a notable spike in attacks over the past few years (or, at least, more have been reported on). It is, therefore, important that you know how to look after yourself in the unlikely event …
Acid attacks are a recent problem on the streets of the UK, and people need to know how to act the event of one. For the past year or so, there’s been a real spike in the number of these incidents – incidents that leave individuals with life-changing injuries. SIA have responded by publishing a …
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Here at Umbrella Security Services, it’s no surprise that we’re going to tell you security is important. If we didn’t, we wouldn’t be doing our job properly. In this blog, though, we’re going to be focusing on one of our serviced areas in particular: London. Why is London any different? The importance of security in …
