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Static guarding means a dedicated officer stationed continuously at one site. Mobile patrol means an officer travelling between several sites on scheduled or randomised checks, offering wider coverage at lower cost.
Mobile patrols generally cost less, since one officer can cover 8–12 sites in a shift. Static guarding requires full-time staffing at a single location, which raises the cost but delivers continuous presence in return.
When your site needs continuous coverage, has high footfall, requires strict access control, or carries genuine risk if left unguarded for even a short period.
For lower-to-medium risk sites, after-hours cover, vacant properties, multi-site businesses, or where you mainly need documented checks for insurance purposes.
Yes, a hybrid model, with static cover during peak hours and patrols overnight, is one of the most common setups we arrange, and often the most cost-effective.
Typically, 8 to 12 in a single shift, depending on site size and travel distance between locations.
Getting the Balance Right
Neither format is universally “better”; they solve different problems. Static guarding buys you constant presence and immediate response. Mobile patrol buys you wide coverage at a fraction of the cost. The right call depends on your property, your risk profile, and your hours of operation, and it’s worth running through the framework above before committing to either.
If you’d like a second opinion on your current setup, we’re happy to walk through your site and talk through what a static, mobile, or hybrid arrangement would actually look like for you.