STOCKHOLM June 8–10, 2026

The Stockholm Criminology Symposium

Call for presentations is open

Following the research interest of the prize winners, the main symposium theme will be A better Understanding of Migration, Ethnicity and Crime. The second specific theme is The Power of Crime Prevention Programs and the third, more general theme, is Contemporary criminology. All abstracts must be submitted by February 13, 2026.
Submit your abstract here

Registration is open

The registration for the Stockholm Criminology Symposium 2026 is open. Secure your spot at the meeting point for researchers, policy-makers and practitioners who want to learn from the latest research findings of importance for crime policy. Do not miss the chance to network with fellow professionals, register for the Stockholm Criminology Symposium today!
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The 2026 Prize winners

Charis E. Kubrin (USA) and Mark W. Lipsey (USA) have been awarded the Stockholm Prize in Criminology 2026. The Stockholm Prize in Criminology Award Ceremony will take place on the evening of June 9 at Stockholm City Hall in conjunction with the Stockholm Criminology Symposium, June 8-10, 2026.
Read more about the Prize winners here

The Stockholm Criminology Symposium is an annual event which attracts some 500 attendees from all over the world.

The Symposium is organized by the Swedish National Council for Crime Prevention (Brå) on behalf of the Swedish government.

During its nineteenth year long existence the Symposium has become a true meeting point for researchers, policy-makers and practitioners who want to learn from the latest research findings of importance for crime policy.

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Cutting edge research, provocative policy discussions, and international scholars, the Stockholm Criminology Symposium has always been a superb meeting, capped by the magical awards ceremony and dinner at Stockholm City Hall.

Cathy Spatz Widom, Distinguished Professor at John Jay College
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The Stockholm Criminology Symposium is one of the most important and stimulating international criminology meetings of the year. All criminologists should be encouraged to come to the beautiful city of Stockholm for this inspiring meeting.

David P. Farrington, Professor at Cambridge University

Program

June 10–12, 2019

The Symposium Venue

The Stockholm Criminology Symposium is held at Münchenbryggeriet, one of the most characteristic elements in the skyline of Stockholm and with views over the beautiful Stockholm City Hall.