An introduction from the Director, Professor Paolo Campana
Welcome to the Violence Research Centre! The VRC is a hub for interdisciplinary and international research on violence based at the Institute of Criminology.
New London, York and Oxford murder maps
The interactive Medieval Murder Maps give unique insight into violence and justice in late medieval London, York, and Oxford.
News and Research
A dedicated section to share Covid-19 research projects, reports and recordings of public talks.
The London Medieval Murder Map was launched in 2018. It has been engaging historians, history enthusiasts and the general public across the world. The project has progressed in 2023 with maps of Oxford and York. Find out about the updates by clicking Read More below.
We focus on the study of interpersonal violence, including childhood aggression, bullying, assault and robbery, homicide, domestic abuse and sexual violence. Our interdisciplinary perspective draws on theoretical approaches and empirical findings. We host seminars, talks and workshops. Recordings are on our YouTube channel.