Investigation and Security Services in Australia

Overview

Secure growth: Industry revenue is anticipated to increase despite declining criminal activity

IBISWorld’s Investigation and Security Services market research report can be used to help you: understand market size and growth potential; major companies; draft business plans and pitch books; and conduct benchmarking and SWOT analysis. Our industry analysis highlights macro industry trends in the overall sector and micro trends faced by companies that do business in the industry. The industry report also provides key industry statistics and 5-year forecasts to anticipate future industry prospects so you can decide with confidence.

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Industry Threats & Opportunities

  • Fears of terrorism have contributed to greater demand for security and investigative services
  • Increased pricing competition has been offset by continued security and terrorism concerns
  • In an increasingly security-conscious society, more public places will have electronic surveillance

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    Industry Analysis & Industry Trends

    The Investigation and Security Services industry is expected to grow slowly over the five years through 2016-17. Despite a general decline in reported crime rates over the past five years, cautious households and businesses have continued to invest in security services and crime-prevention measures. Demand for security and investigative services is rising due to heightened global fear of terrorism, growing internet usage and increasing instances of cybercrime. Technology now plays a key role in crime prevention, including closed-circuit television (CCTV) and online security and protection from fraud or identity theft.

    Private investigators investigate fraud and work towards fraud prevention, often undertaking background work for solicitors in areas such as WorkCover claims...

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    Industry Report - Industry Analysis Chapter

    Until the Sydney Lindt Cafe hostage crisis heightened terrorism concerns in late 2014, the Investigation and Security Services industry had been enduring a difficult five-year period, with weak demand and intense pricing competition. After the Sydney siege, many companies and organisers of major sporting events increased their security operations to alleviate public concerns. This trend has contributed to stronger industry growth since 2014-15, and limited industry profit falls.

    Demand for industry services is affected by actual and perceived crime rates, the number of businesses that require security services, and general economic conditions. Economic conditions, in particular, affect retail sales, crime rates and unemployment in certain regions. Wea..

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    Additional Insights for the Investigation and Security Services Industry

    IBISWorld identifies 250 Key Success Factors for a business.The most important for the Investigation and Security Services Industry are

  • Membership of an industry organisation
  • Use of production techniques that add value to base product(s)
  • Access to the latest available and most efficient technology and techniques

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    What is the Investigation and Security Services Industry?

    Companies in the industry provide security, protection or private enquiry services, other than those provided by police forces and government security agencies. Services include guards and patrols, monitored security systems, locksmiths, casual and permanent security staff and crowd controllers, ATM and cash-collection services, and some aspects of secure document and computer data storage.

    Industry Products
    Mobile guards and patrol services
    Crowd control services
    Security system monitoring services
    Private investigation services
    Cash-in-transit and armoured guard services
    Secure document handling and storage services
    Other security services
    Locksmith services
    Industry Activities
    Armoured car services (cash transfers)
    Bodyguard services
    Burglary protection services
    Detective work or private investigative services
    Locksmith services
    Nightwatchman services
    Security and protection services (except police)
    Security guard services
    Security service monitoring
    Security alarm monitoring

    Table of Contents

    About this Industry
    Industry Definition
    Main Activities
    Similar Industries
    Additional Resources
    Industry at a Glance
    Industry Statistics Snapshot
    Industry Structure
    Executive Summary
    Industry Performance
    Executive Summary
    Key External Drivers
  • Level of criminal activity
  • Number of businesses
  • Demand from general insurance
  • Population
  • Demand from event promotion and management services

    • Current Performance
  • Low industry growth
  • Reduced crime
  • Profitability and employment
  • Crime prevention
  • Chart: Revenue Growth

    • Industry Outlook
  • Steady future growth
  • Short-term prospects
  • Raising the alarm
  • Table: Investigation and Security Services Industry Revenue Outlook

    • Industry Life Cycle
  • Life cycle reasons
  • Chart: Benchmarking - Investigation and Security Services Industry Lifecycle vs The Economy

    • Products & Markets
    Supply Chains
    Key Buying Industries
  • Accommodation and Food Services
  • Education and Training
  • Administrative and Support Services
  • Consumer Goods Retailing
  • Finance
  • Professional Services
  • Consumers

    • Key Selling Industries
  • Fire and Security Alarm Installation Services
  • Telecommunications and Other Electrical Goods Wholesaling
  • Wired Telecommunications Network Operation

    • Products & Services
  • Mobile guards and patrol services
  • Private investigation services
  • Security system monitoring services
  • Cash-in-transit and armoured guard services
  • Crowd control services
  • Secure document handling and storage services
  • Locksmith services
  • Other security services
  • Chart: Investigation and Security Services Industry Products and Services Segmentation

    • Demand Determinants
    Major Markets
  • Offices and commercial buildings
  • Retail sector
  • Households
  • Government sector
  • Other sectors
  • Mining, energy and utilities industries
  • Chart: Major Market Segmentation for the Investigation and Security Services Industry

    • International Trade
    Business Locations
    Chart: Business Locations by State
    Competitive Landscape
    Market Share Concentration
    Key Success Factors
    Cost Structure Benchmarks
  • Chart: Cost Structure Benchmarking – Sector vs Investigation and Security Services

    • Basis of Competition
  • Internal competition
  • External competition

    • Barriers to Entry
  • Table: Barrier to Entry Checklist for the Investigation and Security Services Industry

    • Industry Globalization
    Major Companies
    SIS Australia Holdings Pty LtdLinfox Proprietary LimitedWilson Parking Australia 1992 Pty Ltd
  • Table: SIS Australia Holdings Pty Ltd - financial performance
  • Table: Linfox Proprietary Limited - financial performance
  • Table: Wilson Parking Australia 1992 Pty Ltd - financial performance

    • Operating Conditions
    Capital Intensity
  • Chart: Level of Capital Intensity for the Investigation and Security Services Industry
  • Chart: Tools of the Trade: Growth Strategies for Success

    • Technology & Systems
    Revenue Volatility
  • Chart: Volatility vs Industry Growth

    • Regulation & Policy
    Industry Assistance
    Key Statistics
    Table: Industry Data for the Investigation and Security Services Industry
    Includes:
  • Industry Revenue (2008-2022)
  • Industry Gross Product (2008-2022)
  • Establishments (2008-2022)
  • Businesses (2008-2022)
  • Employment (2008-2022)
  • Wages (2008-2022)

    • Table: Annual Percentage Change for Key Industry Data
    Table: Key Ratios for Industry Key Data
    Jargon & Glossary
    Armoured Guards
  • People hired to provide security during cash transfer between facilities such as banks and ATMs.
    • Atm
  • Automatic teller machine, used to withdraw cash from bank accounts and are located in public areas.
    • Cctv
  • Closed-circuit TV, used to monitor and record activity in public and private areas.
    • Cit
  • Cash-in-transit services, which includes handling and distributing cash to clients, particularly for banks and retailers.

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    • Historical data and analysis for the key drivers of this industry
    • A five-year forecast of the market and noted trends
    • Detailed research and segmentation for the main products and markets
    • An assessment of the competitive landscape and market shares for major companies
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