Criminologist | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Criminologists look at the reasons why people commit crimes and find ways to reduce re-offending.

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Keep records and prepare reports detailing findings, investigative methods, and laboratory techniques.
Collect evidence from crime scenes, storing it in conditions that preserve its integrity.
Testify in court about investigative or analytical methods or findings.
Use photographic or video equipment to document evidence or crime scenes.
Visit morgues,

Keep records and prepare reports detailing findings, investigative methods, and laboratory techniques.
Collect evidence from crime scenes, storing it in conditions that preserve its integrity.
Testify in court about investigative or analytical methods or findings.
Use photographic or video equipment to document evidence or crime scenes.
Visit morgues, examine scenes of crimes, or contact other sources to obtain evidence or information to be used in investigations.
Reconstruct crime scenes to determine relationships among pieces of evidence.
Operate and maintain laboratory equipment and apparatus.
Confer with ballistics, fingerprinting, handwriting, documents, electronics, medical, chemical, or metallurgical experts concerning evidence and its interpretation.
Prepare solutions, reagents, or sample formulations needed for laboratory work.
Train new technicians or other personnel on forensic science techniques.
Use chemicals or other substances to examine latent fingerprint evidence and compare developed prints to those of known persons in databases.
Interpret laboratory findings or test results to identify and classify substances, materials, or other evidence collected at crime scenes.
Collect impressions of dust from surfaces to obtain and identify fingerprints.
Review forensic analysts' reports for technical merit.
Examine and analyze blood stain patterns at crime scenes.
Examine physical evidence, such as hair, fiber, wood, or soil residues to obtain information about its source and composition.
Examine firearms to determine mechanical condition and legal status, performing restoration work on damaged firearms to obtain information, such as serial numbers.
Compare objects, such as tools, with impression marks to determine whether a specific object is responsible for a specific mark.
Analyze gunshot residue and bullet paths to determine how shootings occurred.
Identify and quantify drugs or poisons found in biological fluids or tissues, in foods, or at crime scenes.
Determine types of bullets and specific weapons used in shootings.

Average salary
25,821 GBP *
per year

Average salary for Criminologist

26,263 GBP
25,119 GBP

Average salary for part-time Criminologist

Average salary for full-time Criminologist

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19,068 GBP
19,068 GBP

25,821 GBP
25,119 GBP
26,263 GBP

Salary over time for Criminologist

Salary for this role has increased over time

26,418 GBP
26,813 GBP
26,720 GBP
27,125 GBP
29,704 GBP
25,953 GBP
25,821 GBP
26,953 GBP

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Future outlook for Criminologists

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12 000+ jobs available

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0% yearly wage growth (on average)

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41% chance of automation in the future

Which qualifications do I need?

Find out what you need to know in order to become a Criminologist and the highest average level of education for people in this role.

In terms of people already doing this job:

% of people in this role have a certificate of higher education or equivalent but no degree
% of people in this role have a Bachelor's degree
% of people in this role have a Diploma of Higher Education or equivalent

You'll need:

customer service skills
sensitivity and understanding
patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
the ability to work well with others
to be thorough and pay attention to detail
the ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure
excellent verbal communication skills
the ability to understand people’s reactions
to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device

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What soft skills do I need?

Rise above the competition by brushing up on the 5 most important soft skills you need to become a Criminologist.

Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times

Critical Thinking Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems

Reading Comprehension Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents

Speaking Talking to others to convey information effectively

Writing Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience

What technical skills do I need?

Technical skills are programmes, softwares and things you need to know in order to be a successful Criminologist. Check that you know:

Analytical or scientific software DM2 Bills of Lading; Laboratory information management system LIMS

Computer aided design CAD software

Data base user interface and query software Automated Biometric Identification System ABIS; Combined DNA Index System CODIS; Microsoft Access

Graphics or photo imaging software Adobe Systems Adobe Photoshop

Office suite software Corel WordPerfect Office Suite; Microsoft Office

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Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Self Control Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations. Analytical Thinking Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems. Stress Tolerance Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.

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