Crime Analyst
True crime podcast review — 2026
"Genuine expertise, not just narration — shortlisted for two categories at the 2026 True Crime Awards."
Who is this podcast for?
- ✓Listeners who prefer variety — a new case with every episode
- ✓Listeners interested in British cases and the UK criminal justice system
Pros
- +Episodic format — great for both casual listeners and committed fans, start anywhere
About this podcast
Hosted by Laura Richards — a criminal behavioural analyst who has advised on real investigations and helped shape UK stalking law — Crime Analyst goes past the headlines to explain victimology, offender psychology and why cases unfold the way they do. Shortlisted for both Outstanding Indie Podcast and Impact for Change at the 2026 True Crime Awards.
Best episode to start with
Episode 1
Episodic format — episodes can generally be enjoyed in any order
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What is Crime Analyst about?
Hosted by Laura Richards — a criminal behavioural analyst who has advised on real investigations and helped shape UK stalking law — Crime Analyst goes past the headlines to explain victimology, offender psychology and why cases unfold the way they do. Shortlisted for both Outstanding Indie Podcast and Impact for Change at the 2026 True Crime Awards.
Is Crime Analyst worth listening to?
Our editorial verdict is "Good if you want real behavioural-analysis expertise, not just narration". Criminal behavioural analyst Laura Richards breaks down the 'who' and 'why' behind real cases, with a specialism in coercive control and stalking.
Who is Crime Analyst for?
Crime Analyst is ideal for: Listeners who prefer variety — a new case with every episode; Listeners interested in British cases and the UK criminal justice system.
What is the best episode of Crime Analyst to start with?
We recommend starting with Episode 1. Episodes can generally be enjoyed in any order.
What podcasts are similar to Crime Analyst?
If you enjoy Crime Analyst, you might also like: Profiler: True Crime Africa, MURDERISH, True Crime DEADLINE, A Million Other Choices. See our full "Podcasts Like Crime Analyst" page for more recommendations.
Quick facts
- Format
- Episodic
- Host style
- Solo host
- Style
- Analytical, professional, authoritative
- Episode length
- 40-60 min
- Episodes
- 360+ episodes
- Country
- United Kingdom
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