A new interactive map reveals the areas hardest hit by crime in England and Wales, with Blackpool suffering the highest severity outside London. Explore the data and see how your region scores.
Heather Jones, 33, speaks out after priest Robert Sullivan's resignation. She alleges a relationship began when she was 17. Read the full story of accountability and the church's response.
The tragic story of Father Adelir de Carli, who vanished during a daring charity flight strapped to 1,000 helium balloons. Read the full investigation into what went wrong.
The Guardian issues a correction on knife crime statistics for London, Dorset, North Yorkshire, and Suffolk. Discover the accurate ONS data and other recent amendments.
The body of Reverend Ernesto Baltazar Hernández Vilchis was discovered in a drainage canal near Mexico City. Authorities are investigating the murder as violence against priests continues.
The Costa del Sol, a favourite UK holiday destination, is facing a violent wave of organised crime, with murders and drug trafficking happening in plain sight. Discover the darker side of the sunny coast.
A Catholic priest who posed as a skinhead in neo-Nazi online forums and discussed bombing mosques while indulging sexual fetishes has been spared jail in shocking court ruling.
The remarkable life of Reverend Peter Cruchley, the Cardiff-born missionary who transformed from parish priest to international peace advocate and interfaith pioneer.
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A German Catholic priest, revealed to be the grandson of SS chief Heinrich Himmler, stuns his congregation by disclosing his grandmother allegedly possessed human body parts obtained from Nazi victims.
Victoria's deputy premier calls for urgent zero-tolerance approach to crime as new statistics reveal alarming escalation in youth offences and public safety concerns across the state.
Frustrated Oakland locals are adopting desperate measures against an unprecedented crime wave, leaving car windows down to avoid costly repairs as thieves smash vehicles regardless of contents.
A Catholic priest in Brazil faces suspension after being photographed shirtless with a parishioner's wife, who claims he justified their encounters as 'spiritual guidance' and preparation for religious festivals.
A Catholic priest from New Orleans has been arrested on multiple sexual abuse charges involving a minor, sending shockwaves through the local community and raising serious questions about institutional accountability.
A Spanish priest has been suspended after being photographed shirtless with his parishioner's fiancée during an intimate beach outing, causing outrage in the Catholic community.
A Catholic priest who abandoned his religious calling has revealed his secret double life - as a married father of four children, exposing a crisis of faith and family that's rocking the Catholic community.
Twelve members of a violent organised crime group from Merseyside have been sentenced to more than 100 years combined after police uncovered their brutal reign of terror involving chainsaws and firearms.
Baltimore experiences significant crime reduction as State's Attorney Ivan Bates implements aggressive prosecution strategies and targets repeat offenders, marking a dramatic turnaround for the city.
Discover the extraordinary story of Bishopville's Father John, whose uncanny resemblance to a news anchor turned him into an international celebrity overnight.
Popular Italian priest Father Alberto Ravagnani faces backlash from Catholic communities for endorsing nutritional supplements to his young followers, blurring lines between faith and commercial promotion.
Former President Donald Trump has declared a 'national emergency' in Washington DC, citing soaring crime rates and directly criticising Mayor Muriel Bowser's leadership. The explosive statement comes as the city grapples with a 40% rise in violent crime,
Former President Donald Trump pledges a dramatic federal intervention to tackle violent crime in Washington DC, vowing to override local leadership and send in 'surge' forces if re-elected.
Exclusive investigation uncovers how Iryna Zarutska, a Ukrainian refugee granted sanctuary in Britain, was a key member of a brutal organised crime syndicate before murdering a pensioner in Leeds.
Exclusive: The twisted tale of Marjorie 'Marge' Walsh, the Ohio mother who cold-bloodedly executed a love rival at a Dairy Queen drive-thru. Discover the shocking details of the murder that stunned a community and the killer's own words from behind bars.
A 14-year-old girl and her mother's 23-year-old ex-boyfriend have been sentenced for a chilling plot to kill her own mother after their secret relationship was uncovered in a UK town.
Lena Deoliveira, 37, faces life in prison after a brutal hatchet attack on her boyfriend in a North Dakota hotel room. Shocking details of the alleged premeditated assault emerge as the victim fights for recovery.
A woman has been sentenced to five years in prison after deliberately setting fire to a neighbour's home in a shocking act of revenge, endangering lives and causing catastrophic damage.
Acclaimed actor Paddy Considine headlines a terrifying new true-crime parody in the latest season of Black Mirror. Discover the Scottish loch hiding dark secrets and a brutal murder in this unmissable episode.
A high-ranking gang member, part of a massive £1 million drug network, has been jailed after complaining his criminal empire was destroyed by a major police operation. Read the full story of the audacious crime and downfall.