Security Survey Score Calculator
Physical security assessment scoring by category.
Inputs
Results
Overall security score
44.8
Risk level (1-5)4
Weakest area (code)6
Critical vulnerabilities3
Est. remediation cost$2,800.00
Insurance discount (%)3
Lock subscore5
Physical barrier score50
How to Use This Calculator
- Walk the property and assess each security category: perimeter, entry points, lighting, alarm, and access control.
- Enter a score from 0-10 for each category based on observed condition and effectiveness.
- Set the weighting for each category based on property risk profile.
- Review the overall security score and identify the lowest-scoring categories.
- Provide the customer with a prioritized recommendation list based on score gap and cost-effectiveness.
How the result changes with Lock quality (0-10)
| Lock quality (0-10) | Overall security score |
|---|---|
| 1 | 36 |
| 3.5 | 41.5 |
| 6.5 | 48.1 |
| 9 | 53.6 |
What each input means
- Perimeter security (0-10)
- Fencing, gates, landscaping visibility, perimeter barriers.
- Door security (0-10)
- Door construction, frame reinforcement, strike plates, hinges.
- Window security (0-10)
- Window locks, security film, bars/grilles, glass break sensors.
- Exterior lighting (0-10)
- Adequate exterior lighting, motion-activated lights, dark spots.
- Lock quality (0-10)
- Lock grade, pick resistance, bump resistance, key control.
- Alarm system (0-10)
- Alarm coverage, monitoring, sensor placement, backup power.
- Camera coverage (0-10)
- Camera count, placement, recording quality, coverage gaps.
- Access control (0-10)
- Key management, electronic access, visitor procedures, audit trails.
What each result means
- Overall security score
- Weighted security score out of 100 (85+ excellent, 70+ good, 50+ fair, below 50 poor).
- Risk level (1-5)
- 1 = Excellent, 2 = Good, 3 = Fair, 4 = Poor, 5 = Critical.
- Weakest area (code)
- 1=Perimeter, 2=Doors, 3=Windows, 4=Lighting, 5=Locks, 6=Alarm, 7=Cameras, 8=Access control.
- Critical vulnerabilities
- Number of categories scoring below 4 (critical risk threshold).
- Est. remediation cost
- Estimated cost to bring all categories up to acceptable levels.
- Insurance discount (%)
- Potential insurance premium discount based on security score.
- Lock subscore
- Lock quality score (highest weight in a locksmith survey).
- Physical barrier score
- Combined doors, windows, and perimeter score out of 100.
How this is calculated
Worked example, using the default values
- Identify Input Parameters4 parametersPerimeter security (0-10) = 5, Door security (0-10) = 5, Window security (0-10) = 5, Exterior lighting (0-10) = 5 = 8 input(s) provided
- Calculate Overall security scoreOverall security score = (weightedSum / totalWeight / 10) * 10044.8 = 44.8
- Calculate Risk level4 = 4
- Calculate Weakest areaWeakest area6 = 6
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