One of the most fascinating things about crime is that we don’t actually know what’s behind the spikes and declines in criminal behavior across time. We have a lot of theories about the root causes of ...

Ryan Heffernan is a Senior Writer at Collider. Storytelling has been one of his interests since an early age, with his appreciation for film and television becoming a particular interest of his during ...

Discover how Labeling Theory explains the powerful role of societal labels in shaping individual identity and behavior. This clear and concise video explores the theory’s key concepts, real-world ...

Last summer, a protester in Seattle made an anti-police sign with an unusual message. Hey SPD, it read. Crime is down 20 percent, and you had nothing to do with it. The taunt was glib, but it hinted ...

Few things are as dependable in television as the annual onslaught of true-crime nightmares. Each year, a new crop of gruesome, devastating and, admit it, often fascinating documentaries about the ...

It’s hard to believe, but it’s been a full decade since Making a Murderer set off the modern true-crime boom. These days, streamers flock to series and films that delve into the more terrifying ...

A man has been charged with hit-and-run and vehicular manslaughter in the killing of UC Berkeley sociology professor emeritus Michael Burawoy. Burawoy, 77, was struck by a car while walking in a ...

The president is looking to add troops to city streets while cutting funds for programs that work, experts and local officials say. But one idea, beautifying neighborhoods, has buy-in. By Tim Arango ...

Idaho State Police have released hundreds of photos from their investigation into the University of Idaho student murders and their perpetrator, Bryan Kohberger, including images that show the former ...

President Trump has latched on to concerns about crime, as liberals point to its decline. The politics often flip when it comes to mass shootings. By Shaila Dewan It was an object lesson in the ...

Section 1. Crime is out of control in the District of Columbia. Washington, District of Columbia, is our Nation’s capital and home to the central institutions of American governance. Yet rising ...

Washington, D.C. should be a symbol of pride and patriotism for the American people — and a safe location for tourists, residents, and public servants. Unfortunately, while Fake News journalists and ...