Welcome to The National Crime Research Centre
The National Crime Research Centre (NCRC) is a State Corporation under the Office of the Attorney General and Department of Justice established by an Act of Parliament, the National Crime Research Act 1997 CAP 62 Laws of Kenya.
The Centre is mandated to carry out research into the causes of crime, its prevention and to disseminate the research findings and recommendations to Government Agencies concerned with the administration of criminal justice, NCRC’s stakeholders and the public. The establishment of NCRC is in line with the International best practice where research has provided critical information on what works to impact on crime and disorder and has helped to generate programmes that can assist criminal justice agencies.
Featured Research Publications
Latest Crime Research News Highlights
Request for Feedback on the Draft National Council on the Administration of Justice Bill
The National Council on the Administration of Justice is established under the Judicial Service Act, Cap SA, as a high-level body mandated to ensure a coordinated, efficient and consultative approach to the administration of justice [...]
January to June 2025 Newsletter
January to June 2025 Newsletter Explore the latest highlights from the National Crime Research Centre, including key findings on criminal gangs in Kenya, calls for reform in community policing, strategic partnerships with institutions like Chuka [...]
Baseline Survey on Land-Related Crimes in Kenya, 2020
Baseline Survey on Land-Related Crimes in Kenya, 2020 Land-related crimes have become a prevalent occurrence in Kenya today with far-reaching socio-economic (including emotional and psychological) and political ramifications within families, the community and the country [...]
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