Here are some recent reported burglaries and break‑ins at commercial properties in the UK over roughly the past 6 months. Property types include commercial properties, shops, warehouses, business premises and retail stores.

Fire-alarm and fire-detection equipment is evolving quickly. We have created a summary of what can we expect to change during the next 5 years. Before diving into future innovations, it helps to understand the near-term changes already affecting fire-alarm equipment. These set the baseline against which new developments will emerge.

Keeping a commercial premises secure has never been more important. With businesses facing a growing range of threats including burglary, vandalism, cyber-attacks, unauthorised access and internal security risks, owners and facility managers are increasingly looking for practical ways to protect their people, assets and operations. In this article, we answer ten of the most common questions businesses ask about commercial security, helping organisations better understand the measures, technologies and best practices that can strengthen protection and provide greater peace of mind.