Andrew Wootton

Professor Andrew Wootton is a distinguished academic at the University of Salford, affiliated with the School of Arts, Media and Creative Technologies. He serves as a Professor specializing in human-centered design innovation with a focus on crime prevention and security. His work bridges the fields of design, criminology, and public safety, creating practical applications that address real-world security challenges through innovative design solutions.

Professor Wootton's research focuses on several key areas:

• Human-centred design innovation for security and safety
• Design Against Crime methodology and applications
• Socially Responsible Design (SRD) principles
• Crime prevention through environmental and urban design
• University student safety and wellbeing frameworks

His recent work demonstrates a continued evolution of the Design Against Crime approach across multiple contexts. The 2023-2024 publications show expansion into understanding public perceptions of insecurity and applying design principles to technological security solutions. His research has consistently bridged theoretical design concepts with practical crime prevention applications, as evidenced by projects like the violence reduction intervention in Manchester's Gay Village and the comprehensive ProtectED framework for university student safety.

Professor Wootton's scientific recognition includes:

• Fellow of the Royal Society for Arts (FRSA)

Professor Wootton leads the Design Against Crime Solution Research Centre at the University of Salford, with research initiatives spanning community policing, university safety, urban design, and technological security solutions. His work demonstrates a strong commitment to applying design thinking to complex social problems, particularly those related to crime prevention and public safety. The Cutting Crime Impact project (www.CuttingCrimeImpact.eu) serves as a hub for his research outputs and practical applications of the Design Against Crime methodology.