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D-Index
33
Citations
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World Ranking
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National Ranking
20

Adam Crawford publication distribution in Law in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Law in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Adam Crawford sits on this spectrum.

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37 publications 262+

This scientist: 152 publications — 44th percentile

44% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 262 publications or more.

Adam Crawford D-index placement in Law in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Law scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Adam Crawford sits on this spectrum.

20 D-Index: 16 scientists 21 D-Index: 23 scientists 22 D-Index: 11 scientists 23 D-Index: 20 scientists 24 D-Index: 17 scientists 25 D-Index: 23 scientists 26 D-Index: 19 scientists 27 D-Index: 19 scientists 28 D-Index: 22 scientists 29 D-Index: 14 scientists 30 D-Index: 25 scientists 31 D-Index: 25 scientists 32 D-Index: 20 scientists 33 D-Index: 24 scientists 34 D-Index: 23 scientists 35 D-Index: 12 scientists 36 D-Index: 11 scientists 37 D-Index: 15 scientists 38 D-Index: 14 scientists 39 D-Index: 4 scientists 40 D-Index: 8 scientists 41 D-Index: 9 scientists 42+ D-Index: 92 scientists
20 D-Index 42+

This scientist: 33 D-Index — 60th percentile

60% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 42 D-Index or more.

Research.com Recognitions

  • Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences, United Kingdom
  • Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences, United Kingdom
  • Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences, United Kingdom
  • Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences, United Kingdom

Overview

Adam Crawford is affiliated with the University of Leeds in the United Kingdom. Their research primarily spans the social sciences, with a significant focus on political science and international relations as well as sociology and political science. Over their career, they have produced numerous publications addressing topics such as policing practices and perceptions, homelessness and social issues, crime patterns and interventions, and criminal justice and corrections analysis, among others.

Crawford's recent papers illustrate a diverse range of interests within their field. These include:

  • "From victimisation to restorative justice: developing the offer of restorative justice" (2020) published in The International Journal of Restorative Justice
  • "Spaces apart: public parks and the differentiation of space in Leeds, 1850-1914" (2020) published in Urban History
  • "Vulnerability and Policing: Rethinking the Role and Limits of the Police" (2024) published in The Political Quarterly
  • "Public confidence in the police: using opinion survey data to explore the current 'moment' in British policing" (2025) published in Policing & Society
  • "Cultivating 'communities of practice' to tackle civic policy challenges: insights from local government-academic collaboration in Leeds" (2024) published in Evidence & Policy

Crawford frequently collaborates with several scholars, most notably:

  • Ben Bradford
  • Christine A. Weirich
  • Nicola Carroll
  • Joanna Shapland
  • D Burn

Their work has been published repeatedly in certain venues, highlighting established channels of scholarly communication. These publication venues include:

  • CrimRxiv
  • The International Journal of Restorative Justice
  • Policing & Society
  • The Political Quarterly
  • Urban History

Adam Crawford's research topics reveal a consistent engagement with policing practices and the broader social context in which policing occurs. Their focus includes:

  • Policing Practices and Perceptions
  • Homelessness and Social Issues
  • Crime Patterns and Interventions
  • Criminal Justice and Corrections Analysis
  • Employment and Welfare Studies
  • Urban Green Space and Health
  • Urban Agriculture and Sustainability

In recognition of their contributions to the field, Crawford has been named a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences in the United Kingdom.

Best Publications

  • The Local Governance of Crime: Appeals to Community and Partnerships

    Adam Crawford

  • Crime Prevention and Community Safety

    A Crawford;K Evans

  • Networked governance and the post-regulatory state? Steering, rowing and anchoring the provision of policing and security

    Adam Crawford

  • Youth Offending and Restorative Justice

    Tim Newburn;Adam Crawford

  • ‘Contractual Governance’ of Deviant Behaviour

    Adam Crawford

  • Plural Policing: The Mixed Economy of Visible Patrols in England and Wales

    Adam Crawford;Stuart Lister;Sarah Blackburn;Jon Burnett

  • Governing Through Anti-Social Behaviour Regulatory Challenges to Criminal Justice

    Adam Crawford

  • Crime Prevention and Community Safety: Politics, Policies and Practices

    Adam Crawford

  • The Spirit of Community: Rights, Responsibilities, and the Communitarian Agenda

    Amitai Etzioni

  • Criminalizing Sociability through Anti-social Behaviour Legislation: Dispersal Powers, Young People and the Police

    Adam Crawford

  • Youth offending and restorative justice: implementing reform in youth justice

    Adam Crawford;Tim Newburn

  • Crime and Insecurity

    Adam Crawford

  • Appeals to community and crime prevention

    Adam Crawford

  • Plural policing in the UK: policing beyond the police

    Adam Crawford

  • 'Fixing Broken Promises?': Neighbourhood Wardens and Social Capital

    Adam Crawford

  • Mapping the Contours of ‘Everyday Security’: Time, Space and Emotion

    Adam Crawford;Steven Hutchinson

  • Recent Developments in Restorative Justice for Young People in England and Wales: Community Participation and Representation

    Adam Crawford;Tim Newburn

  • Plural policing

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  • Legitimacy and compliance in criminal justice

    Adam Crawford;Anthea Hucklesby

  • Additional Security Patrols in Residential Areas: Notes from the Marketplace

    Adam Crawford;Stuart Lister

  • INTER-AGENCY CO-OPERATION AND COMMUNITY BASED CRIME PREVENTION Some Reflections on the Work of Pearson and Colleagues

    Adam Crawford;Matthew Jones

  • Dispersal Powers and the Symbolic Role of Anti‐Social Behaviour Legislation

    Adam Crawford

  • Community safety and the quest for security: Holding back the dynamics of social exclusion

    Adam Crawford

Frequent Co-Authors

Tim Newburn
Tim Newburn London School of Economics and Political Science
Ann Netten
Ann Netten University of Kent
John Flint
John Flint University of Sheffield

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