Crime Bytes: Short Stories about Crime and Public Safety

Crime Bytes: Short Stories about Crime and Public Safety

Host: Dr. P.

From the quirky to the critical, Crime Bytes explores the ideas shaping how we think about crime, safety, and justice today.Each bite-sized episode unpacks a surprising fact, policy debate, research finding, or real-world example—from Canada’s Crime Severity Index to why certain crimes go unreported, to what cities are doing to rethink public safety. Smart, accessible, and grounded in evidence, Crime Bytes connects data, policy, and people in ways that matter.Perfect for curious minds, public sector pros, and anyone who wants more than just headlines.Big ideas, small episodes. Always worth a byte.

Episodes

Beyond the Crime Rate: Understanding Canada’s CSI
01August 17, 2025 8:11pm

Beyond the Crime Rate: Understanding Canada’s CSI

What if crime wasn’t just counted, but weighed? Canada’s Crime Severity Index (CSI) does exactly that, shifting the focus from how many crimes occur to how serious they are. In this episode, we unpack how the CSI, first introduced in 2009, …

Routine Activities Theory: Digital Crime & Prevention
02July 30, 2025 2:53pm

Routine Activities Theory: Digital Crime & Prevention

Our inaugural podcast on Crime Bytes!