An introduction to the website

Welcome to the website for Britain's major criminological society. The British Society of Criminology has a fast-growing membership (currently 850, including 80 overseas members from all continents). The Society aims to further the interests and knowledge of both academic and professional people who engaged in any aspect of teaching, research or public education about crime, criminal behaviour and the criminal justice systems in the United Kingdom.

If you are thinking of joining us, you can apply using the button on the left of the page. Non-members may attend meetings and conferences, usually for a modest fee if they are considering joining the Society.

Media Enquiries
The society provides information services to radio, TV or campaign organisations seeking academic and practical expertise in criminal justice systems of criminology. The society also makes its mailing lists available for distribution of relevant material & also provides notice of new publications and events relating to criminology on this website at a reasonable charge.

Please explore our site to find useful links as a resource for members, information on UK criminology courses, forthcoming conferences and news of the work of the society and its branches.