CrimRxiv is a global open-access hub and repository dedicated to criminology research. Supported by the University of Manchester and Knowledge Futures, and sustained by the CrimConsortium, it provides a shared space for researchers to publish and circulate scholarly work and for wider audiences to explore it. Its mission is to make criminological knowledge freely available to everyone, without paywalls or other access barriers.

The platform offers free access to papers, preprints, and working documents, helping researchers, students, policymakers, and members of the public discover and engage with current research from around the world. Its collection spans a broad range of criminological topics, including policing, violence, prisons, criminal justice, crime prevention, technology, and research methods. Visitors can browse recent publications and learn about the work of contributors across different countries and disciplines.

By bringing open research together in one accessible repository, CrimRxiv supports the sharing and visibility of criminological scholarship and encourages wider engagement with evidence and ideas relevant to the study of crime and justice