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Intruder Alarm Companies in Peterborough
Compare intruder alarm companies in Peterborough for shops, units, offices and rural premises. Find installers who fit, monitor and maintain home and business alarms, and check which are NSI or SSAIB certified, the step that decides whether Cambridgeshire Constabulary will respond when your alarm goes off.
- 7 companies listed
- 7 register-checked
- 4.8 average Google rating
- Updated 2 November 2026
Which intruder alarm companies cover Peterborough?
7 intruder alarm companies cover Peterborough: Swift Fire and Safety, Absolut Security Solutions, Britannia Fire & Security and 4 more. The highest rated is Swift Fire and Safety, with 5.0 from 82 Google reviews, and 7 are on the BAFE, NSI or SSAIB registers.
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Do Peterborough businesses still need intruder alarms?
Yes. Burglary in Peterborough fell 28 per cent to 861 offences in the year to June 2024, but empty premises remain a target, and many insurers make a monitored alarm a condition of cover for stock-holding sites.
Much of the city's commercial floor space sits empty from evening to morning. Units on Eagle Business Park, Discovery Business Park, Fengate and Woodston often close at 5pm, while trade counters and workshops hold tools, metals and stock that are easy to sell on.
How do you get a police response to a business alarm in Peterborough?
Cambridgeshire Constabulary follows the national police policy on security systems. Police only respond to a monitored alarm with a unique reference number, and that number is only issued for systems fitted by a company certified by a UKAS-accredited body such as NSI or SSAIB.
The alarm must also meet the confirmation standards, PD 6662 and BS 8243. These need a second detector, a camera or an audio check to confirm an intrusion (called dual verification), before the receiving centre calls the police.
False alarms are costly. Two in a rolling 12 months brings a written warning, and a third withdraws the police response. To win it back, the cause must be found and fixed, and the system must then go 90 days without a false alarm. Regular servicing is the best protection.
How much does commercial intruder alarm cost?
Commercial intruder alarm costs from £15 a month to £45 a month, depending on the size of the site and the system. A maintenance contract costs £60 to £150.
| Work | From | To | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monitoring with keyholder response | £15 a month | £45 a month | Set-up is about £100 on top |
| Monitoring with police response | £30 a month | £45 a month | Set-up is about £400 to £700 on top |
| Maintenance visit | £60 | £150 | Usually sold as an annual contract |
Typical ranges for commercial work. Always get a written quote after a site survey.
What should you check before choosing an intruder alarm company in Peterborough?
- If you want a police response, confirm the company is NSI or SSAIB certified for intruder alarms, and check the register.
- Ask your insurer which alarm grade and signalling they require before you collect quotes.
- Ask which alarm receiving centre will monitor the system and how it confirms an alarm.
- Check how the company keeps false alarms down, as three in a year withdraws the police response.
- Ask who your keyholders will be and how quickly someone can attend out of hours.
- Check the length of the monitoring contract and the cost of leaving early.
Common questions about intruder alarm companies in Peterborough
Will the police respond to my business alarm in Peterborough?
Only if the alarm is monitored and holds a unique reference number from Cambridgeshire Constabulary. These are issued for systems fitted by NSI or SSAIB certified companies to the PD 6662 and BS 8243 standards. A bells-only alarm gets no police response.
How much does business alarm monitoring cost?
Monitoring with keyholder response usually costs about £15 to £45 a month after a set-up fee of around £100. Police response monitoring costs about £30 to £45 a month, with a set-up fee of around £400 to £700.
What happens if my alarm keeps going off by mistake?
Two false alarms in a rolling 12 months brings a written police warning, and a third withdraws the police response. To restore it, the fault must be fixed and the system must then go 90 days without another false alarm.
Is burglary rising in Peterborough?
No. Peterborough recorded 861 burglaries in the year to June 2024, down 28 per cent on the year before. Empty business premises are still targeted, so insurers often require a monitored alarm for units holding stock.
Should a rural business near Peterborough choose a wireless alarm?
Often, yes. Farms, yards and village premises around Peterborough can be costly to cable. Wireless and hybrid alarms avoid long cable runs, but check the signal strength on site and confirm the system still meets your insurer's grade.
Can an intruder alarm work with CCTV?
Yes. Cameras can confirm an alarm before the receiving centre calls the police, which helps meet the confirmation standards and cuts false call-outs. Ask companies whether they can install and monitor both systems together.
Sources
- Peterborough City Council: Conservation areas, checked 28 October 2026
- NSI: Police response to security systems, checked 30 October 2026
- NPCC policy (April 2018 edition): NPCC requirements, checked 28 October 2026
- Peterborough Today (ONS data): Latest ONS crime figures, checked 30 October 2026
- Startups: Alarm system costs, checked 28 October 2026
- Trade2Base: Intruder alarm installation costs, checked 28 October 2026
Where else can you find intruder alarm companies near Peterborough?
You can also find intruder alarm companies near Peterborough in Whittlesey (1 company).
