Criminologist
35AI USED FOR35%moving to80%
THE DOOR, NOWB
THE DOOR, 20 YRSD
STARTING PAY£25,000 - £30,000
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
CAREERMASH (EN)FROM SOCIAL SCIENCES →
Criminologist
Criminologists study why crime happens and how to prevent it. They look at crime data, interview people, and work with police and governments to understand what causes crime and how to make communities safer.
AI helps here, but has not taken over
AI can already do some of this job, but the day-to-day work still leans on a person to decide, check and take responsibility. Nothing formally protects this job though, so the safest move is to keep building the judgement AI cannot yet copy.
Who hires for this
Home OfficeThe Home Office is a key government department responsible for crime, policing, and immigration, making it an ideal employer for criminologists focused on policy and research.National Crime AgencyThe NCA tackles serious and organised crime, providing criminologists with opportunities to work on high-impact investigations and research.University College London (UCL)UCL is renowned for its criminology research and offers roles for criminologists in academic research and teaching.The British Society of CriminologyAs a professional body, BSC offers networking opportunities and resources for criminologists, making it a valuable employer for those in academia and research.Prison ServiceThe Prison Service employs criminologists to develop rehabilitation programmes and assess their effectiveness within the prison system.Greater Manchester PoliceThis local police force employs criminologists to analyse crime data and support community safety initiatives.London Borough of HackneyHackney Council employs criminologists to develop local crime prevention strategies and community programmes.West Midlands PoliceWest Midlands Police offers roles for criminologists focused on crime analysis and community engagement.Sheffield Hallam UniversityThis university provides opportunities for criminologists in research and community outreach programmes.Merseyside PoliceMerseyside Police employs criminologists to assist in crime analysis and the development of local safety initiatives.