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Close protection, secure transport & bodyguard services in Germany

Close Protection Global is an executive protection and bodyguard company in Germany, providing personal protection services in towns and cities like Munich, Berlin, and Hamburg. and throughout Germany.

For over 3 decades, we have focused on premium close protection, professional bodyguards, and secure luxury transportation. We ensure safety and peace of mind for individuals, families, and small groups residing in or visiting Germany.

Whether you’re a business needing secure airport pickup and transport for important executives and clients, a politician or performer attending a major event, or a celebrity appearing in public, we can help.

From solo bodyguards to full close protection teams, discreet accommodation security, or safe escorted travel, we offer tailored protection services to anticipate and eliminate risks.

Trust Close Protection Global for the ultimate in personal safety while visiting, living or travelling in Germany

Our bodyguard services in Germany

Our close protection, secure transportation and bodyguard services have been active in Germany for many years. Whether you need airport pickup and secure transport in Munich, bodyguards for an event in Düsseldorf or a full close protection team in Hanover, we can help.

Our close protection teams are experts in the field, offering a variety of services carried out by carefully selected and highly trained professional bodyguards and close protection operatives

  • Executive protection
  • Bodyguard-escorted travel
  • Corporate security services
  • Security for high-net-worth individuals
  • Celebrity event security
  • Residential bodyguard teams
  • Risk management
  • Threat assessment
  • Personal security consulting
  • Public interaction management
  • Armed or unarmed bodyguards
  • Remote surveillance
  • Security-trained chauffeurs

When you need bilingual English and German-speaking personnel for consistent communication in every situation, we can supply locally recruited close protection officers fully conversant with the security landscape wherever you are in Germany.

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Key Security Issues in Germany

Here are some key issues that affect personal safety in Germany that you should be aware of, along with some advice on what you can do to stay safe:

Germany has seen a surge in politically motivated crimes, including those driven by foreign or religious ideologies. For example, the country has recently experienced an increase in homicides of 52% and a 17.2% spike in youth gang violence in Berlin. The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has received increasing support, and although classified as an extremist entity, it and other extremist groups contribute to a volatile political climate.
Official crime statistics reveal that 42% of the 2.18 million recorded crimes in 2024 were committed by immigrants or individuals without German passports, despite this group comprising only 15% of the population. Migrants often suffer high levels of poverty that can lead to crime. Between 2022 and 2024, net migration into Germany is estimated to be around 2.52 million.
In 2024, violent crime in Germany reached a record high, with a significant increase in crimes such as rape, threatening behaviour, and violent assaults. This has contributed to a public perception that the police have lost control of public safety.
Organised crime networks and criminal groups, including the Dutch-Moroccan “Mocro” mafia, Italian ‘Ndrangheta, and Serbian networks, operate in Germany, trafficking cocaine, cannabis, and synthetic drugs. Avoid known drug-dealing areas, such as Berlin’s Görlitzer Park, Frankfurt’s Bahnhofsviertel, or Hamburg’s St. Pauli at night.

Germany, while generally a safe and well-run country with relatively high safety index ratings, faces several security challenges and an increasingly unpredictable political environment. Individuals, families, VIPs or businesses should consider engaging with personal protection and bodyguard services for guaranteed safety.

For example, bodyguards may conduct advance venue and destination reconnaissance, plan secure travel routes, or provide 24/7 protection for residences or temporary living arrangements like hotels and holiday rentals.

Our Travel Advice for Germany

  • Stay Vigilant in Public: Violent crime is rising, especially in urban areas like Berlin, Hamburg, Munich, and Cologne. Avoid isolated areas and be cautious at night.
  • Security in Public: Hire bodyguards for public events or crowded venues (e.g., festivals, trade fairs) to manage threats that can occur suddenly and without warning.
  • Be Discreet: Avoid openly displaying wealth or getting yourself noticed when out in public
  • Secure Valuables: Use money belts or closed bags when in public. Pickpocketing is common in crowded places like public transport or markets. Use hotel safes to store passports, cash, and cards.
  • Use Licensed or Secure Transportation: Stick to licensed taxis or reputable ride-sharing apps like Bolt or FREE NOW. Verify taxi IDs to avoid scams, especially at airports or train stations. Opt for bodyguard-accompanied travel for important business trips.
  • Plan for Political Risks: Avoid areas with protests or extremist activity; bodyguards can assess risks for politicians or public figures.
  • Avoid Risky Areas: Steer clear of poorly lit or high-crime neighbourhoods, especially at night, such as parts of Berlin’s Neukölln or Frankfurt’s Bahnhofsviertel. Check local advice or ask hotel staff.
  • Emergency Numbers: Add to your phone contacts. 110: For police assistance in case of crime, danger, or non-medical emergencies and 112 (Europe-wide) for all other emergencies