Mobile Security Patrols in Crawley
Quantum Group runs mobile security patrols in Crawley for businesses and property owners who need regular security checks without paying for a guard to stay on site. Uniformed, SIA-licensed officers visit your premises in marked vehicles, at scheduled times and at random, check the building inside and out, and send you a report after every visit.
Our mobile patrol service operates from our office at Crawley Business Quarter on Fleming Way, Manor Royal, so sites across the town are close to our base. For everything we offer locally, see our security services in Crawley page, or read how our mobile patrol services work across Sussex, Surrey and London.
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Why Crawley Premises Need Mobile Patrols
Crawley has a lot of property that sits empty for long stretches. Industrial units and offices on Manor Royal close in the evening and at weekends, warehouses along the M23 corridor and around Gatwick hold stock overnight, and shops around County Mall and Queens Square pull their shutters down each night. Empty buildings are exposed to theft, trespass, arson and vandalism.
The town is also still growing. Housing schemes at Forge Wood and Kilnwood Vale bring site compounds and part-finished plots, and commercial units can stand empty between tenants. These sites rarely need a guard around the clock, but they do need checking.
Because patrol visits come at varied times, anyone watching cannot plan around a fixed pattern, and a marked security vehicle pulling in shows the property is being looked after.
Patrol routes across Crawley and the Gatwick area
Where Our Crawley Patrols Run
Our patrol routes cover the business districts and neighbourhoods of Crawley, including Manor Royal, Three Bridges, Pound Hill, Maidenbower, Forge Wood, Northgate, Langley Green, Ifield, Broadfield, Tilgate, Furnace Green and Bewbush, along with the town centre around County Mall and Queens Square. Routes also take in Copthorne, Pease Pottage and the commercial and logistics sites along Gatwick Road and the A23.
If you have premises outside the town, patrols can extend to Gatwick Airport and Horsham, so one arrangement can cover several locations.
- Retail Security
- Event Security
- Trade Centre Security
- Business Park Security
- Construction Site Security
- Hotel Security
- Corporate Office Security
- Private Property Security
How a patrol contract starts
Setting Up Mobile Patrols for Your Crawley Site
Every patrol schedule is built around your site and its risks, and the frequency can change later as your needs do.
Site Visit and Risk Review
Patrol Schedule
Patrols and Reporting
What Our Crawley Mobile Patrols Cover
Each patrol is set up for your site. These are the checks and tasks Crawley clients most often ask for:
Scheduled and Random Patrol Visits
Visits can be fixed, random or a mix of both. A common pattern is two to three patrols between 18:00 and 06:00, rising to four to six through the night for higher-risk premises, with extra cover at weekends and over holiday shutdowns. Varying the timing means nobody watching the site can predict when an officer will next arrive.
External and Internal Checks
Officers walk the perimeter, checking fences, gates, doors, windows and shutters for damage or attempted entry. Where you give us access they also check inside, confirming alarms are set and looking for water leaks, fire risks and failed lights or CCTV cameras.
Lock and Unlock Service
Patrol officers can open and close your premises at agreed times, set and unset the alarm, and let contractors or deliveries in outside normal hours. This works alongside our keyholding and alarm response in Crawley, so your keys are held securely between visits.
Vacant Property Inspections
Empty offices, industrial units and shops are at risk from squatters, vandalism and unnoticed damage. Officers check entry points, look for signs of occupation or break-in, and record the building's condition on each visit, which helps you meet the conditions insurers often set for vacant properties.
Multi-Site Patrol Routes
If you manage several properties across Crawley, such as units on Manor Royal and shops in the town centre, one patrol route can include all of them. Each site gets its own checks and its own report, and you can add a temporary site or take one off the route with reasonable notice.
Construction Site Checks
Out of working hours, building sites hold plant, tools and materials that attract thieves. Patrols check the perimeter, compound and storage areas at night and over weekends. For sites that need more cover, see our construction site security in Crawley.
Patrol Reports and Incident Response
After every visit you receive a digital report with a timestamp, GPS data, notes and photographs where relevant. If an officer finds a break-in or damage, they contact the emergency services if needed, notify your keyholder and send a full incident report. Officers can also attend alarm activations and physically check alerts raised by CCTV monitoring.
Why Use Quantum for Mobile Patrols in Crawley
Based on Manor Royal
Our office is on Fleming Way in Manor Royal, close to the M23 and Gatwick Road, so the distance between our base and your premises is short.
Vetted, SIA-Licensed Officers
Every patrol officer holds a valid Security Industry Authority licence and is vetted before deployment, including DBS checks and reference verification.
Proof of Every Visit
GPS tracking on our patrol vehicles and timestamped reports give you a record of each visit that you can share with insurers, landlords or head office.
Flexible Terms
We do not lock clients into long contracts that do not suit them. You can add sites, change patrol times or increase visits over the darker winter months, and we review the schedule with you as your needs change.
Get a Mobile Patrol Quote in Crawley
Tell us about your premises and we will arrange a free, no-obligation site assessment, then recommend a patrol schedule to suit. Call 0204 591 7971 or contact us online.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about mobile security patrols in Crawley.
How much do mobile security patrols cost in Crawley?
Prices depend on the number of visits, the time of day and the size of the site. As a guide, typical UK rates outside London are around £12 to £30 per visit, £40 to £100 for a nightly package of two to four visits, and £300 to £800 a month for a nightly patrol contract. These are market ranges from our security guard cost guide, not a quote. Contact us for a price based on your site.
How soon can patrols start at my Crawley premises?
In most cases patrols can begin within 48 hours of the initial site assessment. For urgent cover, for example after a break-in or when a building falls empty at short notice, we can often mobilise within 24 hours.
Should I choose mobile patrols or a static guard?
Mobile patrols suit sites that are empty out of hours, lower-risk premises and anyone with several properties to check. A static guard fits where you need someone on site all the time, such as a busy warehouse. Many businesses use a daytime guard and patrols at night and weekends; see our manned guarding in Crawley page for the static option.
Will patrols help with my insurer's vacant property conditions?
Some insurance policies set a minimum patrol or inspection frequency for empty buildings. We can work with you and your insurer to set a schedule that matches, and the timestamped, GPS-logged reports give you a record that each inspection took place.
Do your patrol officers go inside the building?
Yes, where you give us access. Officers can carry out internal checks, lock and unlock, and set or unset alarms. If you would rather keep visits to external checks only, we can set the schedule up that way.