Reducing the Unanticipated Crime Harms of COVID-19 Policies

Key facts

Disease
COVID-19
Known Financial Commitments (USD)
$653,991
Funder
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)
Principal Investigator
Graham Farrell
Research Location
United Kingdom
Lead Research Institution
University of Leeds
Research Priority Alignment
N/A

Research Category
Secondary impacts of disease, response & control measures
Research Subcategory
N/A
Special Interest Tags
N/A
Study Type
Non-Clinical
Clinical Trial Details
N/A
Broad Policy Alignment
Pending
Age Group
Unspecified
Vulnerable Population
Unspecified
Occupations of Interest
Unspecified

Abstract

The COVID-19 crisis is changing the shape of crime. Drawing on crime science, this research will inform evidence-based policy and practice. we will anticipate crime effects of prolonged, graduated or cyclical exit strategies. We will use (1) national police data, (2) detailed data from three police partners, (3) fraud and ecrime data from industry, and (4) sources from other agencies such as Childline (for unreported crime).

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