Crime World
Ireland's flagship crime podcast, led by Sunday World journalist Nicola Tallant — deep, ongoing coverage of Irish organised crime.
Podcasts Like Crime World
If you loved Crime World, here are the best podcasts to try next. Matched by case type, storytelling style, and community ratings from our database of Organised Crime, Drug trafficking, Investigative shows.
Why listeners love Crime World
Ireland's flagship crime podcast — shortlisted for Most Captivating Host in 2026, with a back catalogue over 1,700 episodes deep. With a binge factor of 8/10, it sits among the most compulsively listenable shows in the genre.
Binge Factor
8/10
Community-rated compulsive listenability
Format
Episodic
New case with every episode
Style
Authoritative, journalistic, insider-focused
Presentation approach
Episode Length
30-45 min
Typical episode duration
Host Style
Solo host
Presentation format
Verdict
Good if Irish true crime interests you
Our editorial rating
Recommendations
12 podcasts like Crime World
The Trial of Erin Patterson
The Crime Desk's courtroom coverage of the Erin Patterson 'mushroom murders' trial — one of the biggest cases of the decade.
The Missing Cryptoqueen
BBC journalist Jamie Bartlett tracks down Dr Ruja Ignatova, who persuaded millions to invest in OneCoin before vanishing without a trace.
Pipeline
The Crime Desk's investigation into four professional divers sucked hundreds of feet into a Caribbean oil pipeline in 2022 — and the failing safety standards that put them there.
We Call Her Emma
Tortoise Investigates and The Observer trace how a high-achieving west London woman ended up at the centre of the Emma Caldwell case.
Murder Mile UK True Crime
London-focused true crime where the host physically walks the streets where each murder happened — seven-time award nominee.
Inside Murder Trial: Girl in the River
Journalist Jane MacSorley and advocate Thomas Ross KC unpack each day of the Caroline Glachan murder trial as it happens, live from BBC Radio Scotland.
True Crime South Africa
South Africa's flagship true crime podcast, hosted by award-winning journalist Nicole Engelbrecht — the country's most popular true crime show even against international competition.
Spiral: Murder in Detroit
The Free Press investigates the 2023 stabbing death of Detroit community leader Samantha Woll, and the fraught questions the case raised about antisemitism and justice.
Someone's Hunting Us
NJ.com traces how serial killer Khalil Wheeler-Weaver preyed on Black women and girls in New Jersey in 2016, believing no one would look for them.
Manhunt: Finding Kevin Parle
Ex-Flying Squad detective Peter Bleksley runs a live fugitive hunt for BBC Radio 5 Live, tracking a man wanted over two murders.
Matched with a Predator
BBC Disclosure's investigation into a predator who used dating apps to target and abuse women — the 2026 Best Serialised Podcast winner.
Crimetown
True crime fans who want novelistic, character-driven storytelling about organised crime and institutional corruption; listeners who want something that feels as much like great drama as documentary.
How they compare
| Podcast | Format | Country | Binge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crime World (original) | Episodic | Ireland | 8/10 |
| The Trial of Erin Patterson | Serialized | United Kingdom | 9/10 |
| The Missing Cryptoqueen | Serialized | United Kingdom | 9/10 |
| Pipeline | Serialized | United Kingdom | 9/10 |
| We Call Her Emma | Serialized | United Kingdom | 8/10 |
| Murder Mile UK True Crime | Episodic | United Kingdom | 8/10 |
| Inside Murder Trial: Girl in the River | Serialized | United Kingdom | 8/10 |
| True Crime South Africa | Episodic | ZA | 8/10 |
| Spiral: Murder in Detroit | Serialized | United States | 8/10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What podcasts are similar to Crime World?
The best alternatives to Crime World are podcasts that share its Organised Crime, Drug trafficking, Investigative focus and episodic format. We've matched alternatives based on case types, storytelling format, and community ratings from our database.
Why do people love Crime World?
Crime World is known for its authoritative, journalistic, insider-focused approach to Organised Crime and Drug trafficking. It scores 8/10 on our binge factor rating, reflecting how compulsively listenable listeners find it.
How long are episodes of Crime World?
Episodes of Crime World are typically 30-45 min long. It follows an episodic format, with each episode covering a different case.
Where can I listen to Crime World?
Crime World is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify. You can find it by searching the show name on any of those platforms.
What is the best episode of Crime World to start with?
New listeners are recommended to start with Episode 1. Episodes can generally be listened to in any order.