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Security from crime, fear and victimization at the State, local and personal levels is an important basis for economic and social development. In a growing number of States around the world, providers of civilian private security services offer a variety of services focusing on the prevention of crime. These include, inter alia, the enhancement of community safety and, in some instances, measures to increase the likelihood of offender apprehension. The growth of mass private property, such as shopping malls, football stadiums, and the growing risk of terrorism, which means that greater protection is required at places at risk from such attacks. In India, the ratio of private security to police is estimated to be 4.98 to 1, with the number of private security personnel estimated at over 7 million. We cannot deny the contribution made by Private Security Agencies and Private Detective Agencies in crime prevention. They are joining their hands with other governmental agencies depending on the needs. This paper deals with the role of private security and detective agencies in crime prevention in India and abroad.