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Writer's pictureTzvi Gamsu

Does a recession have an impact on Security?

Updated: Jun 22, 2022


Join us, as we take a look at how economic instability fueled by pandemics and wars, is having an impact on Security, on a global scale.


“When a man is denied the right to live the life he believes in, he has no choice but to become an outlaw.”

Nelson Mandela


A recession is a period of negative growth in real GDP and is always accompanied by a large rise in the unemployment rate.


As we see in countries with high unemployment rates, crime is prevalent and the need for all types of security is increased. Statistics show that crime rate increases during a recession.

With an economic downturn creating political instability and social unrest, we have to be alert to the fact that we, our families and our possessions, whether physical or online, need to be protected more than ever.


Types of crime that generally increase with a recession:


Common theft and shoplifting

  • Cyber crime

  • Robberies and burglaries

  • Fraud

  • Rioting and looting


As inflation increases and the cost of living goes up, we find ourselves having less and less money to spend on security. So not only does this have a direct threat on our security, as we may tend to cut back on spending on security, we have the additional risk that there is an increase in crime due to the unemployment rate going up.


Therefore we conclude that a recession does have a direct and indirect affect on security for us.


There is however some light at the end of the tunnel. Crime rates do fall during a recovery of the GDP.

Recessions do end and life returns to normal and there are always cheaper and smarter ways of getting the same security if not better, should you find the need to cut back.


Get in touch with us to find out how we can help you during these difficult times.



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