Criminology and legal studies

Criminology examines the causes, consequences and management of crime in society. This guide provides access to databases covering sociology, law and psychology relevant to criminal justice. You will find links to government crime statistics, police reports and corrections data to support empirical research.

The guide also helps you locate research on topics like youth justice, victimology, forensic psychology and crime prevention. By using these resources, you can access the data and theoretical literature needed to analyse crime trends, evaluate criminal justice policies and understand the complex social factors surrounding crime.