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Security officers across Southampton, Eastleigh & Winchester

Yes. Our partner network has a large pool of officers living in the SO area and already covers sites here, so static guarding, patrols, keyholding and site security can be booked through the 24/7 control room, subject to availability.

Live71 officers in our network live in the SO area
Guarding from £24.50/hr · mobile patrols from £45 · keyholding callouts from £55 (+VAT). Work out your price
Southampton · SO

Security in Southampton

Southampton is one of the country's main ports, handling container freight, vehicle shipments and a large share of the UK cruise trade, and that shapes a lot of the security work in SO. Port-side logistics, storage and vehicle compounds sit alongside a busy city centre with two universities, a major hospital and large retail areas. Eastleigh has rail, airport and distribution activity, Hedge End and Totton have retail parks and trade units, and Winchester, the cathedral and county town, has offices, public buildings and a historic centre. The M3 and M27 link it all together.

Our network already covers sites in the area and has one of its larger officer pools here, which makes rotating 24-hour patterns and weekend cover practical. Towns toward the New Forest such as Lymington and Romsey take a little longer to reach, and the control room confirms travel before accepting a booking. Each officer carries the SIA licence needed for the job and has passed BS 7858 screening. During each shift you can see the GPS clock-in, welfare check-calls and a live occurrence log with photo incident reports in the client app.

Towns and districts covered

Southampton, Redbridge and Totton and Eling are the core of cover, with officers able to reach the docks and city centre quickly. Eastleigh and Hedge End are served along the M27, Winchester along the M3, and Romsey on the A27 and A3090. Bishop's Waltham and New Alresford are smaller towns reached by road from Winchester or Eastleigh, and Lymington, on the edge of the New Forest, may need extra notice. The control room confirms the officer for every booking.

Security services in Southampton

Manned guarding →

Construction & void sites →

Retail security →

Warehouse & logistics →

Corporate & concierge →

Events & door supervision →

Mobile patrols →

Keyholding & alarm response →

Questions about security in Southampton

Can you guard a vehicle compound or yard near Southampton docks?
Yes. Static guarding and mobile patrols for port-side yards, storage and vehicle compounds can be booked through the control room. Officers record every patrol and incident in the client app with photos. Guarding starts from £24.50 an hour plus VAT, with the final rate confirmed for your site and hours.
Do you cover Winchester as well as Southampton?
Yes. Winchester is within the SO postcode and is covered by officers living in the city or travelling along the M3 from Southampton and Eastleigh. Offices, retail and public buildings can be booked for daytime reception cover, out-of-hours guarding or keyholding, with availability confirmed when you book.
Can you provide extra officers for student move-in weekends?
Yes. University cities see a spike in demand for reception, access control and patrols when students arrive in September. Send the dates, blocks and duties early, and the control room will confirm how many officers the network can provide. Earlier requests are much easier to staff.
Is alarm response available in Lymington and the New Forest edge?
Keyholding and alarm response can be set up for Lymington and nearby properties, with callouts from £55 plus VAT. Officers may be travelling from Southampton or Totton, so response depends on availability and distance, and we do not quote fixed attendance times. The arrangement is agreed with the control room before it starts.

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