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Statistical review 2026: crime in London vs England and Wales and the security industry response

Year ending March 2026 figures for London and England and Wales, the UK terrorism threat level (SEVERE when checked on 13 October 2026), and how Novus Altair and Novus Guard support evidence-led security.

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Statistical review of 2024: crime in London vs UK and the security industry response

Published 1 January 2025. London’s 2024 crime picture compared with England and Wales, and how private security responded. Kept as its own article alongside the 2026 review.

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Pioneering Evolution in Manned Guarding through Technological Advancements

Novus Altair, established in 2010, has quickly become recognised as one of the UK's leading manned guarding providers — pairing officers with Novus Guard evidence and planned innovation.

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Novus Guard Pro now features cutting-edge AI to enhance security and efficiency

Exciting news! Novus Guard Pro now features cutting-edge AI to enhance security and efficiency for guard management teams.

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The Benefits of Manned Guarding Security

Why manned guarding still matters for businesses — deterrence, access control, and a visible security presence on site.

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Security and Police

How security guards and the police can work together — liaison, incident reporting, and shared objectives on busy sites.

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The next technology revolution is about autonomously mobile intelligent objects

How drones and robots can support security — autonomous mobility, intelligent objects, and what that means for guarding.

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Lecture at Tianjin University: Robots, Drones and Security

Presentation by Dr Adnan Niazi on 30 March 2018 at Tianjin University in China — robots, drones, and the future of security.

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