Max Planck Institute for the Study of Crime, Security and Law

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Handbook on Cities and Crime

New Handbook Offers Global Perspective on Urban Crime

May 09, 2025

Experts explore multidisciplinary insights, emerging trends, and practical solutions more

man in prison

What is it like to grow old in prison?

May 08, 2025

Interdisciplinary ERC project joins Max Planck Institute more

What is the Current State of Germany’s Security Laws?

What is the Current State of Germany’s Security Laws?

May 05, 2025

Institute publishes “Surveillance Barometer” more

Daniel Nagin Elected to the U.S. National Academy of Sciences

April 30, 2025

Criminologist to advise government and organizations more

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Is Crime on the Rise in Germany?

April 29, 2025

News: In the press

Criminologist Dietrich Oberwittler puts crime statistics in perspective more

Student protesters.

“When the State Dictates Opinion”

April 24, 2025

News: In the press

Guest article by Ralf Poscher in FAZ Einspruch more

“Never in a Tie”

“Never in a Tie”

April 09, 2025

Sociologist Dietrich Oberwittler celebrates 25 years with the Max Planck Society more

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