The State of Physical Security Entering 2025
Fifth Annual Report Highlights Concerns and Trends in Physical Security
Pro-Vigil, a provider of AI-enabled remote video monitoring (RVM), management, and crime deterrence solutions, has published its fifth annual report, “The State of Physical Security Entering 2025.” The report surveyed operations leaders across various industries, including construction, dealerships, retail, manufacturing, and more, to better understand the physical security threats businesses are facing and what they’re doing to combat them.
Key Findings
The survey revealed several key findings, including:
- Increase in Physical Security Incidents: Respondents indicated a slight increase in physical security incidents (12%) over 2023, with 91% reporting incidents either increased or stayed the same in 2024. The top impacts of these incidents were damage to assets (25%), project delays (22%), and impact to inventory (20%).
- Rising Local Crime Rates: Rising local crime rates (23%) was by far the top concern for respondents, followed by the state of the economy at 15%.
- Spotlight on Surveillance: When asked how their security strategy changed last year, 47% of respondents indicated they installed security cameras, and 12% implemented RVM solutions. Another 19% installed fencing, with both new alarm systems and access control systems commanding 11%.
- Looking Ahead: More than half (53%) of respondents said they are more worried about crime than a year ago. In 2025, nearly a quarter (23%) predict physical security incidents at their business will increase.
AI Adoption
The report also found that while 36% of respondents agree that artificial intelligence (AI) can improve physical security, only 7% have actually adopted it in their physical security strategy. This shows that AI still has awareness gains to be made before more organizations adopt it.
Conclusion
The “The State of Physical Security Entering 2025” report highlights the growing concerns and trends in physical security. As businesses face increasing physical security incidents, it is essential to adopt effective strategies to combat these threats. The report’s findings emphasize the importance of AI-enabled remote video monitoring, surveillance, and crime deterrence solutions in protecting assets and ensuring the safety of employees and customers.
FAQs
Q: What is the main concern for business leaders when it comes to physical security?
A: According to the report, rising local crime rates (23%) is the top concern for business leaders, followed by the state of the economy at 15%.
Q: How has the physical security strategy changed for businesses in the past year?
A: The report found that 47% of respondents installed security cameras, and 12% implemented RVM solutions. Another 19% installed fencing, with both new alarm systems and access control systems commanding 11%.
Q: What is the current state of AI adoption in physical security?
A: The report found that while 36% of respondents agree that AI can improve physical security, only 7% have actually adopted it in their physical security strategy.
Q: What is the predicted increase in physical security incidents in 2025?
A: According to the report, nearly a quarter (23%) of respondents predict physical security incidents at their business will increase in 2025.
