Outputs (7)

Burglars as optimal foragers: Exploring modern-day tricks of the trade (2021)
Journal Article

Based on semi-structured interviews with 23 incarcerated burglars, this paper details findings from a qualitative examination into how the principles of Optimal Forager Theory (to minimise time and effort, minimise risk of detection, and maximise rew... Read More about Burglars as optimal foragers: Exploring modern-day tricks of the trade.

Betting shop robberies: Reducing the risk to retail staff (2020)
Journal Article

The paper presents research findings from the first UK study to examine betting shop robberies with a view to improving staff safety. The paper examines the characteristics of betting shop robberies through a Content Analysis of 228 national and loca... Read More about Betting shop robberies: Reducing the risk to retail staff.

Prisoner radicalization and terrorism detention policy: Institutionalized fear or evidence-based policy making? (2019)
Journal Article

Exploring the practices of steal-to-order burglars: A different brand of offender? (2019)
Journal Article

This research helps shed light on the largely overlooked practices amongst steal-to-order offenders, with a view to identifying ways in which steal-to-order offences may be disrupted through targeted intervention. Interviews were conducted with a sam... Read More about Exploring the practices of steal-to-order burglars: A different brand of offender?.

Using agent-based modelling to understand crime phenomena (2016)
Book Chapter

Advances in computing and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) mean that more scientific approaches can now be utilised to understand patterns of crime and their distribution more effectively. These include statistical and mathematical techniques, su... Read More about Using agent-based modelling to understand crime phenomena.

Exploring the impact and effectiveness of the ‘Project Optimal’ burglary reduction initiative in Leeds: A spatio-temporal approach (2013)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

The current paper presents the findings from a project
that explored the impact and effectiveness of the 'Project Optimal' Burglary Reduction Initiative in Leeds. The Project Optimal Initiative was implemented in March 2012 as part of a range of ini... Read More about Exploring the impact and effectiveness of the ‘Project Optimal’ burglary reduction initiative in Leeds: A spatio-temporal approach.

Evaluation of the early intervention funded tri borough child criminal exploitation intervention project
Report