Are you drawn to the 'why' of a crime or the 'how' of solving it? While pop culture often blends criminology and criminal justice into one dramatic TV show, in the real world, they are two very different paths. One acts as the architect of reform, studying the criminal mind; the other acts as the builder, enforcing the law on the front lines.

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​Does a single broken window inevitably lead to serious crime? This article explores the "No-One Cares" signal—a criminological concept suggesting that physical disorder acts as silent permission for illicit behavior. By examining Wilson and Kelling’s Broken Windows Theory and the historic turnaround of the New York City subway system, this post explores how environmental neglect erodes social control and why collective efficacy is the most effective antidote to urban decay.

From economic policies to cultural dominance, the shadows of colonialism still linger. This post unpacks specific cases to highlight how colonialism has evolved into ‘coloniality’, which keeps old power structures alive in new, subtle forms.

We see it every day on our commutes, but rarely do we stop to analyse the complex systems behind it. Deconstructuing the graffiti debate through a criminological lens, wondering why some spray paint is worth millions, while others lead to a jail cell.