Crime Next Door: The Cop, The Kidnap and The Killer
BBC Radio Stoke's true crime strand tells crime stories from specific UK neighbourhoods, series by series — this season follows a serving police officer's double life.
Podcasts Like Crime Next Door: The Cop, The Kidnap and The Killer
If you loved Crime Next Door: The Cop, The Kidnap and The Killer, here are the best podcasts to try next. Matched by case type, storytelling style, and community ratings from our database of Investigative, Murder, Police misconduct shows.
Why listeners love Crime Next Door: The Cop, The Kidnap and The Killer
2026 Best Serialised Podcast (Seasonal) winner — proof that hyper-local true crime can still win national awards. It follows a serialized format — each season covers one case in depth, building suspense across episodes.
Binge Factor
7/10
Community-rated compulsive listenability
Format
Serialized
One story told across multiple episodes
Style
Journalistic, tense, local-focused
Presentation approach
Episode Length
20-30 min
Typical episode duration
Host Style
Solo narrator
Presentation format
Verdict
Good if you want true crime rooted in a specific UK neighbourhood rather than a national headline
Our editorial rating
Recommendations
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True Crime Fix
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How they compare
| Podcast | Format | Country | Binge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crime Next Door: The Cop, The Kidnap and The Killer (original) | Serialized | United Kingdom | 7/10 |
| Shadow World: Sarah Payne: Unforgotten | Serialized | United Kingdom | 7/10 |
| Chalk Murder To Me | Episodic | United States | — |
| Disgraceland | Episodic | United States | — |
| Gone South | Serialized | United States | — |
| True Crime Fix | Episodic | United Kingdom | — |
| Michigan Monsters | Episodic | United States | — |
| Murder In The Rain | Episodic | United States | — |
| Foul Play: A Historical True Crime Podcast | — | — | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What podcasts are similar to Crime Next Door: The Cop, The Kidnap and The Killer?
The best alternatives to Crime Next Door: The Cop, The Kidnap and The Killer are podcasts that share its Investigative, Murder, Police misconduct focus and serialized format. We've matched alternatives based on case types, storytelling format, and community ratings from our database.
Why do people love Crime Next Door: The Cop, The Kidnap and The Killer?
Crime Next Door: The Cop, The Kidnap and The Killer is known for its journalistic, tense, local-focused approach to Investigative and Murder. It scores 7/10 on our binge factor rating, reflecting how compulsively listenable listeners find it.
How long are episodes of Crime Next Door: The Cop, The Kidnap and The Killer?
Episodes of Crime Next Door: The Cop, The Kidnap and The Killer are typically 20-30 min long. It follows a serialized format, covering one story across multiple episodes.
Where can I listen to Crime Next Door: The Cop, The Kidnap and The Killer?
Crime Next Door: The Cop, The Kidnap and The Killer is available on BBC Sounds, Apple Podcasts, Spotify. You can find it by searching the show name on any of those platforms.
What is the best episode of Crime Next Door: The Cop, The Kidnap and The Killer to start with?
New listeners are recommended to start with The Cop, The Kidnap and The Killer — Episode 1. As a serialized podcast, it's best to start from the beginning of a season.