Patrick Van Calster

Dr. Patrick Van Calster is a Senior Lecturer in Criminology at Bournemouth University, with a research profile spanning crime governance, cybercrime, contemporary criminological issues, and cultural criminology. His work bridges theoretical inquiry with practical applications in policing, security, and criminal justice reform.

• Senior Lecturer at Bournemouth University
• PhD in Criminology (2015)
• Active in consultancy for police departments and public prosecution agencies
• Specializes in cybercrime and security governance

Research Interests include:

• Decentralized crime governance models
• Cybercrime victimization and criminal careers
• Human rights and privacy in security contexts
• Cultural analysis of crime and punishment
• Organizational criminology
• Emergent security processes

His publication trends reveal a sustained focus on:

• Intersections between cybercrime and physical world victimization
• Cultural interpretations of crime and policing
• Philosophical foundations in criminology
• Security governance in networked societies
• Applied criminological theory
• Intelligence-led policing

Professional Activities encompass:

• Strategic leadership across organizational boundaries
• Grant acquisition for interdisciplinary research
• Editorial work on criminological topics
• Collaborative projects with law enforcement and policy makers
• Pioneering work in digital and cultural criminology