Trends And Issues In Crime And Criminal Justice is a publication series focused on in-depth analysis of all aspects of criminology and the criminal justice system. These reports not only focus on current crime trends, but also explore key issues affecting the fairness, efficiency and effectiveness of justice. These reports may also contain assessments of judicial practices, including trial procedures, sentencing standards, corrective measures, and the effectiveness of crime prevention and rehabilitation programs. Law reform is another important topic, and the report may discuss new legislative proposals, changes in judicial interpretation, or criticisms and recommendations of existing laws.

Often based on empirical research, the reports provide an in-depth understanding of crime patterns, the characteristics of perpetrators, the experiences of victims, and the response of the justice system. By analyzing specific types of crime, such as juvenile crime, cybercrime, drug dealing or domestic violence, these reports are able to reveal the complex factors and social contexts behind criminal behavior.