Research

Sharing, collating and producing the best research to understand what policing activities work best.

College bursary scheme

Applications for the 2023 bursary scheme are expected to open in March 2023.

The bursary offers a maximum of £4,000 towards two years of course fees at higher education level.

See summaries of the best-available research evidence on what works to reduce crime.

Details about ongoing policing and crime-reduction related research at Masters level and above.

The research projects map includes summaries of relevant randomised control trials, both ongoing and completed.

Tools, networks and information to help with study and research, including:

Find out about our collections, how to search for a wide range of current and historical items and how you can join.

Evaluation tools to support an evidence-based policing approach, including the: