Why use this tool?
Most businesses know their site has security risks, but fewer have a structured way to measure them. This tool asks practical questions about access control, perimeter protection, monitoring, procedures and recent incidents to produce a risk score you can act on.
Use it to benchmark your current position, identify the areas that need most attention, or build a case for security investment with evidence rather than assumptions.
Who should use this?
Before you begin
This assessment evaluates physical security risk based on site characteristics you describe. It provides a useful indication, but a professional on-site survey will always identify more than an online tool.
Site Security Risk Check
Assess how exposed your premises may be to theft, trespass, vandalism or access control weaknesses. Answer practical questions about your site in 3–5 minutes, then get an instant risk score with tailored security recommendations.
Use this Site Security Risk Check to quickly assess how exposed your premises may be to theft, trespass, vandalism or access control weaknesses. The assessment covers site layout, perimeter security, monitoring, procedures and incident history — then delivers an instant risk score with tailored recommendations. If your site shows elevated risk, SPS Security can arrange a follow-up security review across Hull, Leeds, Yorkshire and Lincolnshire.
What the risk check covers
Answer practical questions
Cover your site type, access controls, perimeter security, monitoring, procedures and recent incident history in around 3–5 minutes.
Get an instant risk score
Receive a clear risk level with a breakdown of strengths and vulnerabilities, plus tailored recommendations for your site.
Take the right next step
Use your results to prioritise improvements — or book a free Security Review with SPS for a detailed on-site assessment.
About the Site Risk Check
The tool highlights common security vulnerabilities around site access, perimeter protection, monitoring, procedures and on-site activity. It gives a practical indication of where your premises may need stronger guarding, patrols, keyholding, alarm response or technical security measures.
It is suitable for businesses, schools, industrial sites, retail premises, logistics facilities, healthcare sites and public sector locations that want a quick view of current physical security risk. It is especially useful for sites with valuable stock, frequent access issues, vacant areas or out-of-hours exposure.
If the assessment suggests a higher risk level, the next step is to book a Security Review with SPS Security. This allows a more detailed look at your site and helps identify the right combination of guarding, mobile patrols, CCTV monitoring, keyholding or other protective measures.
The online risk check takes around 3–5 minutes. You answer practical questions about your site layout, access, monitoring and incident history, then receive an instant risk score with tailored recommendations.
Yes. The tool is completely free to use and does not require an account. If you would like a more detailed follow-up, SPS Security offers free on-site security reviews across Yorkshire and Lincolnshire.
Security services that address common site risks
Book a free Security Review
If the risk check highlights concerns at your site, our regional team can arrange a free on-site security review across Hull, Leeds, Yorkshire and Lincolnshire and recommend proportionate measures.
Understanding your results
After completing the assessment, you receive:
An overall risk score based on your answers
A risk level classification (lower, moderate, elevated or higher)
Specific recommendations for strengthening protection
Suggested services matched to your risk profile
Limitations: This is a self-assessment based on your answers — not a professional site survey. It provides a useful starting point, but site layout, lighting, geography and other physical factors require in-person assessment.
Common mistakes to avoid
Underestimating out-of-hours risk
Most security incidents happen outside normal working hours. If your assessment focuses only on daytime operations, the risk score may not reflect your true exposure.
Overlooking access control weaknesses
Uncontrolled access points, shared keys and poor visitor management are among the most common vulnerabilities — and the easiest to address.
Assuming CCTV alone is sufficient
CCTV without monitoring, maintenance or clear escalation procedures provides evidence after an incident but limited prevention during one.
Not reviewing after changes to the site
New tenants, building works, changes to operating hours or staffing all affect the risk profile. Reassess whenever the site changes.
What happens next?
Review your risk score and the specific areas flagged for improvement.
Use the Local Risk Snapshot to add local crime context to your assessment.
Open the Security Cost Planner to estimate costs for recommended services.
Book a professional on-site review with SPS Security for a detailed assessment.
Share your results internally to support security planning discussions.
Site Security Risk Check — FAQs
The tool highlights common security vulnerabilities around site access, perimeter protection, monitoring, procedures and on-site activity. It gives a practical indication of where your premises may need stronger guarding, patrols, keyholding, alarm response or technical security measures.
It is suitable for businesses, schools, industrial sites, retail premises, logistics facilities, healthcare sites and public sector locations that want a quick view of current physical security risk.
If the assessment suggests a higher risk level, the next step is to book a Security Review with SPS Security for a more detailed look at your site.
The online risk check takes around 3–5 minutes. You answer practical questions about your site, then receive an instant risk score with tailored recommendations.
Yes. The tool is completely free to use and does not require an account.
Services commonly recommended
Based on your results, one or more of these services may strengthen your security arrangements.
Security Guarding
SIA-licensed officers for on-site protection
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GPS-tracked scheduled and random patrol visits
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CCTV, intruder alarms, access control and fire systems
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Live monitoring from our Hull-based control room
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