This review examines the intersection of prediction markets and crime rate forecasting, synthesizing theoretical foundations, methodological approaches, and empirical evidence across three domains: crime prediction, prediction markets generally, and their specific application ...

This study presents the findings of a Crime Reduction Research Program (CRRP) project that examines the utility of lightweight, typology-informed analytical techniques for anti-money laundering (AML) detection in resource-limited law enforcement settings. The project...

In 2018, the Baltimore Police Department established Baltimore City Intelligence Centers (BCICs) to strengthen criminal investigations and support more effective directed patrol operations. The BCICs were modeled after the Chicago Police Department’s Strategic Decision Support...

While research has long demonstrated the potential of social network analysis (SNA) for criminal intelligence, empirical studies have revealed a growing gap between theory and practice. This study examines the role, prospects, and challenges of using SNA in criminal...

A video showing how authors may submit their outputs (e.g., articles) to CrimRxiv.

MDMA-related deaths increased by over 50% year on year in the most recent official statistics for England and Wales, despite prevalence of use being at its lowest level on record. Identifying the content and strength of ecstasy tablets enables public health and harm reduction ...

Most discussion of the police–public relationship focuses on the public’s lack of trust in police. Our research suggests that police trust in the public is another important factor in this relationship and that addressing trust concerns on both sides may improve it. We ...

This is a podcast based on the article, "Police–public trust: Toward a more complete perspective" (available at https://doi.org/10.21428/cb6ab371.8f2abca0). We create "crimversations" with the AI tool Google NotebookLM. While we strive for accuracy, a conversation may not perfectly reflect the original article, a limitation common to both AI-generated and human-led podcasts. For definitive information, please refer directly to the article. Stay tuned for the launch of our new sites, https://crimconsortium.com and https://crimhub.com.

This is a podcast based on the article, "Target Choices of Inner-City Illegal Taggers Demonstrate Consistency and Specificity" (available at https://doi.org/10.21428/cb6ab371.a09333b9). We create "crimversations" with the AI tool Google NotebookLM. While we strive for accuracy, a conversation may not perfectly reflect the original article, a limitation common to both AI-generated and human-led podcasts. For definitive information, please refer directly to the article.

The academic debate on the relationship between gun ownership and violence remains unresolved, with recent studies highlighting its complexity. In Brazil, most research has concluded that greater civilian access to firearms is associated with higher levels of violence...

This paper discusses a recent formulation of the ‘criminology of place’, especially the so-called ‘law of crime concentration’ (Weisburd, 2015), which has been used to justify strategies of focussed deterrent police patrolling, often known as ‘hotspot policing’. First, it...

This report examines meaningful activities for older prisoners (aged 50+) in England and Wales, a rapidly growing demographic now comprising 18% of the prison population. Based on 12 months of ethnographic fieldwork across three prisons, including diaries from ...

This is a podcast based on the article, "Finding Meaning Behind Bars: Activities For Older Prisoners In England and Wales" (available at https://doi.org/10.21428/cb6ab371.57a0b756). We create "crimversations" with the AI tool Google NotebookLM. While we strive for accuracy, a conversation may not perfectly reflect the original article, a limitation common to both AI-generated and human-led podcasts. For definitive information, please refer directly to the article. Stay tuned for the launch of our new sites, https://crimconsortium.com and https://crimhub.com.

A video explaining what it means to be an "Rxiv" for "Crim" that is a "Hub" and "Repo(sitory)"

This is a podcast based on the article, "A Review of Greater Manchester’s Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking (MSHT) Partnerships Approach" (available at https://doi.org/10.21428/cb6ab371.e30ab60d). We create "crimversations" with the AI tool Google NotebookLM. While we strive for accuracy, a conversation may not perfectly reflect the original article, a limitation common to both AI-generated and human-led podcasts. For definitive information, please refer directly to the article.

This is an announcement based on the article, "CrimRxiv Consortium joined by Texas State University, School of Criminal Justice and Criminology" (available at https://doi.org/10.21428/cb6ab371.ea5ed2e8). For more information, please refer directly to the article. We create these announcements with the AI tool ElevenLabs. To join CrimRxiv Consortium as an individual, visit https://app.joinit.com/o/crimconsortium.

CrimRxiv Consortium has announced its newest member: the School of Criminal Justice and Criminology at Texas State University. The School is a vibrant academic community with approximately 1,300 baccalaureate students, 75 master’s students, and 40 doctoral students, supported ...

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This is a podcast based on the article, "Cops and Crypto: Experiences and Views on Regulation" (available at https://doi.org/10.21428/cb6ab371.6cfc2e53). We create "crimversations" with the AI tool Google NotebookLM. While we strive for accuracy, a conversation may not perfectly reflect the original article, a limitation common to both AI-generated and human-led podcasts. For definitive information, please refer directly to the article. Stay tuned for the launch of our new sites, https://crimconsortium.com and https://crimhub.com.

Cryptocurrency presents new challenges for law enforcement, exposing long-standing gaps in financial crime investigation, training, and policy. This study offers the first systematic evidence of law enforcement officers’ engagement with digital assets. Using an original...

Law enforcement officers (LEOs) face unique occupational hazards that can influence both timing and causes of death. Our objective was to deliver the most comprehensive, population-based portrait of mortality among LEOS in the U.S.—capturing when, why, and among whom deaths ...

This is a podcast based on the article, "Mortality among law enforcement officers in the United States: a population-wide analysis of the National Occupational Mortality Surveillance data, 2020–2023" (available at https://doi.org/10.21428/cb6ab371.a0471516). We create "crimversations" with the AI tool Google NotebookLM. While we strive for accuracy, a conversation may not perfectly reflect the original article, a limitation common to both AI-generated and human-led podcasts. For definitive information, please refer directly to the article. Stay tuned for the launch of our new sites, https://crimconsortium.com and https://crimhub.com.

This paper sketches an approach to understanding the role of ‘private security’ in contemporary society that differs from some recent attempts by placing ‘individual rational choice’ in the foreground. However, it is concerned mainly with collective consequences – seeing the...

A video showing how authors may submit their outputs (e.g., articles) to CrimRxiv.