Clare Griffiths

Dr. Clare Griffiths is a Lecturer in Criminology at Keele University, affiliated with the School of Social Sciences. She joined Keele as a Teaching Fellow in 2010 and became a permanent lecturer in 2011. Her research focuses on migration impacts on crime, community cohesion, and policy analysis, employing mixed-methods approaches. She holds a BSc, MA, and PhD in Criminology from Keele University.

Education:

• BSc (Joint Honours) in Criminology, Keele University
• MA in Criminology, Keele University
• PhD in Criminology, Keele University

Research Interests: Clare investigates migration’s sociocultural impacts, fear of crime, criminalization of marginalized communities, and police-community relationships. Her work includes evaluating sports-based youth diversion programs and analyzing UK immigration policy frameworks. Methodological expertise spans qualitative interviews, narrative analysis, and quantitative data analysis.

Collaborations: She collaborates with Engage Communities (Stoke-on-Trent) to assess sports as a crime deterrent among youth. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges criminology, migration studies, and social policy.