A Starting Point Before Risk Assessments
Before you get into formal risk assessments or physical measures, it is helpful to understand your starting point.
Our new pre-consultation guidance tool is designed as a sensible first step, as a quick, AI-assisted questionnaire that helps you build an initial picture of your exposure to vehicle-related risk.
Taking around five minutes to complete, it uses a simple multiple-choice format aligned to national guidance, including NPSA and ProtectUK principles. At the end, you’ll receive a clear, traffic light-style summary, along with practical guidance on what you might need to consider next.
This is not a risk assessment, and it’s not intended to replace one. This tool is designed as a first step, giving you clarity before making any decisions.
Effective HVM isn’t about jumping straight to barriers. It starts with understanding threat, vulnerability, and operational context, before identifying appropriate measures, which may be procedural, operational, or physical.
This tool gives you that early clarity, so when you do move forward, you do so with confidence, and on the right footing.
Supporting You with HVM Risk Assessment.
At Crowdguard, we work collaboratively with event organisers, local authorities, and security teams to assess and manage risks associated with vehicle threats. Our approach is based on partnership, collaboration and experience, helping you integrate Hostile Vehicle Mitigation (HVM) seamlessly into your event or loaction planning process.
Understanding potential threats and vulnerabilities allows us to provide tailored solutions that enhance security while ensuring events and the urban environment remain operational and welcoming.
Whether your space is a publicly accessible location, a venue, a large-scale event, or a smaller gathering, our goal is to support you in making informed security decisions that align with your specific needs.
What is an HVM Risk Assessment?
Vehicle-as-a-weapon attacks are an increasingly common terrorist tactic. A Hostile Vehicle Mitigation (HVM) risk assessment helps identify vulnerabilities at your venue, location or event and provides proportionate security recommendations. It aims to prevent:
- Vehicle-as-a-weapon attacks: Vehicles driven into a crowd with intent to harm.
- Vehicle-borne improvised explosive device (VBIED) attacks: Vehicles used to carry and detonate explosives.
- Accidental vehicle incursions: Unintentional breaches of restricted zones.
HVM Solutions Tailored to Your Needs
As a trusted partner in Hostile vehicle mitigation (HVM) security, Crowdguard delivers expert – led solutions designed to safeguard people, places and events.
We offer:
- Comprehensive risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and deliver actionable insights Â
- Bespoke HVM solutions aligned with industry leading standards and tailored to your unique requirementsÂ
- Seamless Integration with existing security strategies, ensuring minimal disruption to operations..Â
- Collaborative planning with police, local authorities, and security teams to ensure compliance and optimal effectiveness.Â
Thanks to our partnerships with the world’s leading HVM manufacturers we’re also able to provideÂ
- A diverse range of barrier systems, including multi-system installations Â
- Custom branding options, where appropriate, to align with your event, venue or oraganisations identity.Â
Our HVM Risk Assessment Process
At Crowdguard, we utilise a robust HVM risk assessment process, leveraging the expertise of our counter-terrorism professionals. Our Threat, Vulnerability, and Risk Assessment (TVRA) model integrates a Vehicle Dynamics Assessment (VDA) where appropriate to analyze:
- Vehicle dynamics: Potential speed, velocity, and acceleration of an attack vehicle.
- Site vulnerabilities: Entry points and weaknesses in the event layout.
- Crowd behaviour: Crowd flow and density considerations.
Using this tailored analysis, we provide proportionate, effective HVM recommendations aligned with your risk level, operational needs, and budget. Our approach ensures that security measures are practical and minimally disruptive to event operations.
Why Choose Crowdguard?
Crowdguard understands the complex security challenges associated with protecting locations, venues and events. Our approach prioritises:
- Risk-based solutions: Proportionate, appropriate measures tailored to assessed threats.
- Seamless integration: Aligned with operational plans to minimise disruption.
- Cost-effective strategies: Balancing robust security with budget considerations.
- Stakeholder collaboration: Working with law enforcement, local authorities, and on-site teams.
By working closely with you, we deliver realistic, compliant and effective security solutions that protect people and assets while ensuring the continuity of day to day operations or planned activities.
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