UK SECURITY SERVICES
CLOSE PROTECTION
Close protection is the pinnacle of the security profession. Xtreme Protection provides SIA-licensed close protection operatives for executives, high-net-worth individuals, public figures, witnesses and anyone facing elevated personal risk.
Our operatives are drawn from military and police protection backgrounds, trained in threat assessment, protective driving, medical response and surveillance detection. Protection is built on planning — advance reconnaissance, route analysis and venue assessment — so risk is engineered out before it can materialise.
Whether you need a single operative for a public appearance, a residential security team for your home, or a full protective detail for international travel, our close protection service is discreet, proportionate and completely confidential.
What's Included
Our close protection service is a complete, managed package — not just a person on a post. Every contract includes risk assessment, written assignment instructions, uniformed licensed personnel, supervision, reporting and relief cover as standard.
- SIA close protection operatives (bodyguards)
- Executive and VIP protection details
- Residential security teams (RST)
- Protective surveillance and counter-surveillance
- Secure transport and route planning
- Event and appearance protection
- Travel risk management
- Female close protection operatives
Close Protection Across the UK
Xtreme Protection delivers close protection in more than 210 UK towns and cities across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland — from London, Manchester and Birmingham to Glasgow, Cardiff and Belfast. Select your location below for detailed local close protection information, pricing guidance and coverage.
Our regional command structure means you get genuinely local close protection teams — officers who know your area, your police liaison teams and your local risk landscape — backed by the resources, training and 24/7 oversight of a national security provider.
Close Protection in London
Close Protection in South East England
Close Protection in South West England
Close Protection in East of England
Close Protection in East Midlands
Close Protection in West Midlands
Close Protection in Yorkshire and the Humber
Close Protection in North West England
Close Protection in North East England
Close Protection in Scotland
Close Protection in Wales
Close Protection in Northern Ireland
Why Choose Xtreme Protection for Close Protection?
The UK security industry is crowded, but standards vary enormously. We hold ourselves to the disciplines that actually protect clients: licensed and vetted personnel, documented training, verified patrol technology, honest reporting and contract managers who answer for performance every month.
- SIA-licensed, BS 7858 vetted security officers on every contract
- Free site risk assessment and tailored assignment instructions
- 24/7 UK command centre with real-time incident escalation
- GPS and NFC-verified patrol reporting delivered to your inbox
- Rapid deployment — guards within 24 hours, CCTV towers within days
- Transparent monthly KPI reporting and a dedicated contract manager
Executives, high-net-worth families, public figures, witnesses and anyone facing a credible threat — from unwanted attention to targeted risk. A confidential threat assessment determines the right level of cover.
Yes. Close protection is a licensed activity in the UK. Every operative holds the SIA Close Protection licence and undergoes enhanced vetting.
Completely. Protection can be overt or covert, and our operatives are trained to blend into corporate, social and family environments without disruption.
Yes — protective driving and secure transport with trained drivers and appropriate vehicles is available as part of any detail.