Lars Westfelt

Lars Westfelt is a Lecturer at Gävle University's Department of Social Work and Criminology. His research focuses on criminology with particular emphasis on immigrant populations, substance use among youth, and youth gang dynamics in Nordic countries. He collaborates with institutions like the Nordic Research Council for Criminology.

Key research interests include understanding the interplay between immigration and crime prevalence, analyzing risk factors for gang involvement, and evaluating substance use trends within a criminological framework. His work integrates social policy considerations and preventive strategies.

Recent publications examine violent crime rates in Swedish municipalities linked to immigrant population shifts, performance-enhancing drug use among young Swedes, and comparative studies on Nordic youth gang prevalence. These studies highlight societal challenges and inform policy discussions.

No scientific awards or grants information is explicitly provided. While no formal advisees are listed, his collaborative publications suggest ongoing research partnerships.