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Reference Data

Security guard and safety statistics.

Current U.S. workforce, crime, and fraud figures for property managers, business leaders, writers, and anyone evaluating a security plan.

Last updated September 8, 2026. Every figure links to its primary source.

Security decisions are better when they start with a clear picture of the work, the risks, and the limits of the data. This reference brings together the latest federal figures that are most useful when discussing professional security coverage.

The Workforce

Security guard employment and pay.

Security guards work across commercial properties, residential communities, retail settings, schools, health care facilities, hospitality, and many other environments. The following figures describe the U.S. workforce, not one company or market.

Risk Context

Crime and fraud trends.

National figures help show the larger environment, but they do not predict risk at a specific property, event, or business. Local conditions, operating hours, access points, and the people on site still matter.

What The Data Means

Security works best when it fits the setting.

Broad national trends can move in the right direction while a property still has its own access, visibility, after-hours, or incident-response concerns. Strong coverage starts with the environment, the priorities, and a plan that gives people clear roles when something needs attention.

For Florida properties, businesses, and private clients, Boskeeta provides tailored guard, patrol, concierge, and executive protection coverage. Start with a security consultation to define the setting, schedule, and priorities that matter most.

Methodology And Sources

How to use this page.

This page uses primary federal sources. Workforce figures come from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Crime figures come from the FBI's national reporting program. Internet-crime figures come from the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center. Each source has its own reporting scope, collection method, and publication schedule, so figures should be read in that context.

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Boskeeta Security & Protection. “Security Guard & Safety Statistics 2026.” Updated September 8, 2026. Accessed [date].