Female Private Investigators UK

December 8, 2020 - Reading time: 5 minutes

If you require a female private detective to work as part of an investigation in the UK, we can help. There are many different reasons behind making the decision to instruct a female detective in your case. We believe that the role of modern British detective agencies has moved on from the old ‘cloak and dagger’ days of trench coat wearing men with briefcases... Competent private detectives come from all walks of life and in order to secure a successful outcome, must blend in perfectly with their surroundings. Utilizing female private investigators can very much help us to achieve that objective in an innumerable amount of cases.

When getting in touch with us, please let us know whether you would prefer a male or female investigator to work in your case, and explain the circumstances that you need our help with. We will do our best to understand the situation and use the best, most appropriate agent in your case.

We believe that females play a key role in all competent detective agencies, and our network includes many exceptional lady detectives who are experienced in a full range of different cases. Many of our female agents come from a law enforcement or military background, and are held to the same high standards which we expect from all of our agents.

Unlike some detective agencies, we recognize the valuable input that female agents can bring to a case. We believe that females can take on any role that a male can, and in some cases, females may prove more effective than men working in the same role. For example, in surveillance cases which involve following female subjects or children, a female private detective might be looked on with less suspicion, which can help them to stay under the radar and go unnoticed. There are many different circumstances under which a female might be able to more effectively blend into their surroundings than a male. We do our best to understand the challenges presented by each case and endeavour to take the best path forward, using the best and most appropriate agent for the circumstances. 

Why hire a female private investigator?

Females can play a massive role in many different aspects of investigative work, and many cases that we have previously worked on have benefitted hugely from the input of female agents. We know from experience that females can often go undetected more easily during undercover operations. Often is the case that male or female subjects will find themselves more at ease when being pursued in close proximity by a female agent.

Many people have preconceived ideas about private investigators, female agents tend not to form part of those stereotyped notions. Our goal in any given case is to remain under the radar and blend in with our surroundings. This can often mean using some form of disguise or cover, depending on the environment in which we are working.

The simple fact is that many people have preconceived ideas about private investigators and how they look. Using agents, whether they are male or female, with appearances which match their surroundings, can help us to blend in and secure the best possible results for our clients.

What type of cases do female private investigators work on?

We believe that female private detectives are capable of taking on any cases that are handled by our agency. Ranging from catching cheating partners during infidelity investigations, serving documents, corporate investigations, undercover assignments, and many more.

PrivateInvestigators-UK accepts work from private and corporate clients alike, our work is often varied and unpredictable, and some of the best results that have been delivered by us have involved the use of female agents.

Working as a female private detective in the UK

There is no shortage of work for female agents within UK based detective agencies, our agents work on dozens of cases per week and we are constantly looking for new talent to help with our workload. We primarily work with former law enforcement (police) and military personnel. Our advice to anyone looking for work as a private detective would be for them to gain a desirable skillset and above all, tangible qualifications relating to surveillance and other fields of investigative work. Please see our careers page for more information on being hired by us.

The history of females working as private detectives

Females working as private detectives stretches back as far as the profession itself. Records date back as far as 1856, when Kate Warne was reported to have become the first female PI in America just 4 years after Charles Field established his UK enquiry office after retiring from the metropolitan police. Lady private investigators have been involved in the industry since it first started, and female agents will certainly remain a key part of our detective agency into the future,

While stereotypes or misconceptions might lead people into believing that the PI industry is dominated by men, this could not be further from the truth. Our team includes people from all backgrounds and genders, each bringing their own unique experiences and qualifications. We aim to select the most suitable agent in each case that we take on. 

Starting an investigation

If you would like to start an investigation then feel free to reach out to us for a free, no pressure consultation. Whether your case involves the use of female or male agents, we will do our best to protect your interests by uncovering the truth. All contact with us is strictly private and confidential and we offer free quotes for all work. We will endeavour to understand your situation and offer the best path forwards depending on your circumstances.