In 1791, Jeremy Bentham proposed a prison where a single unseen guard could observe every inmate at all times. Michel Foucault later transformed this blueprint into one of criminology's most enduring theories, that the most effective power is the power people exercise over themselves. From Victorian prisons to digital surveillance capitalism, the panopticon's logic has never been more relevant. This blog post explores the concept from its origins to the algorithmic age, and asks: who is watching, and to what end?

We tend to think of crime as “bad behaviour”, but the reality is more complicated. This post goes back to criminological basics to show why crime is not about morality, but about law — and why that distinction matters.

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.