Riots: the research evidence

London riots: house set on fire

The August 2011 riots provoked public concern about the causes, consequences and implications. This section presents ESRC-funded research related to riots and the broader issues - such as policing, the role of social media, community cohesion, parenting and wider inequalities.

What led to the riots?

Riots in London

Policing

Riot police

Antisocial behaviour

Hoodie in estate