Crime Next Door: The Cop, The Kidnap and The Killer

Crime Next Door is BBC Sounds' rolling true crime strand, with each series digging into a case tied to a particular British street or estate. The Cop, The Kidnap and The Killer, produced by BBC Radio Stoke, won Best Serialised Podcast (Seasonal) at the 2026 True Crime Awards for its account of a police officer whose double life collided catastrophically with his job.

Our editorial verdict is "Good if you want true crime rooted in a specific UK neighbourhood rather than a national headline". It scores 7/10 on binge factor. 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.

Crime Next Door: The Cop, The Kidnap and The Killer is ideal for: Listeners who enjoy following a single case from start to finish; Fans of original investigative journalism over retold news; Listeners interested in British cases and the UK criminal justice system.

We recommend starting with The Cop, The Kidnap and The Killer — Episode 1. As a serialized show, it's best to listen from the beginning of a season.

Crime Next Door: The Cop, The Kidnap and The Killer is available on BBC Sounds, Apple Podcasts, Spotify. Search for it by name on any of those apps.

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