Q1–Q2 | January–June 2026The first edition of the Crime & Justice Quarterly reviews crime and justice developments during the first half of 2026 (January–June), drawing on threat assessments and indices published by international organizations, specialized agencies, think tanks and investigative networks.Some of the most recent trends represent a continuation of earlier developments, which explains why a small selection of sources predates the reporting period.During the reporting period, transnational organized crime continued to evolve, with criminal groups operating increasingly profess

The use of the Internet and online ecosystems by terrorist and violent extremist actors has become increasingly complex, intersecting with a broad range of harmful narratives, violent content and online subcultures. These risks are compounded by limited content moderation capacities, systemic gaps in awareness of what constitutes harmful and unlawful content, linguistic and cultural challenges, and weaker partnerships between governments, civil society and information and communication technology companies.In this complex and evolving digital landscape, responses to terrorism and violent extre

This guidance document presents a practical framework for designing, implementing, and sustaining a preventative approach to crime. Drawing on international good practices, the publication introduces six interrelated pillars of crime prevention: community engagement, intelligence, physical security, environmental design, situational problem solving, and technical solutions. It highlights the importance of tailoring these approaches to local crime patterns, risks, and social contexts. The guidance also outlines governance arrangements at the national, regional, and local levels, emphasizing the