Research is conducted across several institutes and research groups focusing on new ways to cut crime and increase security, drawing upon UCL’s vast experience in related disciplines, including architecture, economics, engineering, geography, medicine, psychology, statistics and town planning.
Our teaching is conducted through the UCL Department of Security and Crime Science, which offers a broad range of qualifications which cater to students, academics, and practitioners alike including formal undergraduates degrees, taught master’s courses, and PhD programmes.
We also offer a number of continuing professional development short courses aimed at police, community safety partnership (CSP) analysts, researchers and information officers.
Listen to this podcast interview with Professors Wortley, Laycock and Morgan: recorded to mark the 20th anniversary of Jill Dando’s murder in April 2019. In the same month, an event was held at the Royal Society in London to remember Jill Dando and to celebrate her legacy - the JDI. You can watch a recording of this event on UCL’s YouTube channel.
Find out more about our research
The JDI aims to promote multidisciplinary research in crime and security, drawing expertise from many other university departments with an interest in security and crime reduction.
Short courses
The Jill Dando Institute offers a number of short courses designed for police personnel, analysts, information officers, and researchers.
Celebrating 20 years of the JDI
Celebrating our 20th anniversary in 2021, we share research and videos showcasing how far we’ve come as an institute.
Latest news
UCL Security and Crime Science holds Women’s Safety Exhibition
The exhibition brought together research, technology, and art to explore how women experience urban environments.
17 Jun 2026
Professor Jyoti Belur's inaugural lecture now available to stream online
The latest in our Inaugural Lecture Series, Professor Belur, from UCL Security and Crime Science, reflects on her journey from serving as a Senior Police Officer to becoming a Professor of Policing.
11 Jun 2026
Nick Ross Prize ceremony celebrates students' outstanding ideas to solve real-world crime problems
The annual prize, now in its third year, recognises exceptional undergraduate dissertations demonstrating creative thinking in crime prevention and security.
18 May 2026
Latest events
10 Aug to 14 Aug
in person
UCL Engineering International Summer Design Challenge: Summer School10 Aug 2026 - 14 Aug 2026
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Contact us with any questions about admissions, general enquiries, media or events
Telephone: +44 (0)20 3108 3206, open Monday - Friday 9am-5pm
UCL Jill Dando Institute
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