Best 30 True Crime Podcasts in the UK

Insanely-real true-crime stories told in multi-hour podcasts by those who lived to tell the tale - usually ex-cops, ex-cons, ex-prison officers and survivors. more

We're two Mums living in Edinburgh who are obsessed with true crime and mysterious happenings, so obsessed we decided to start a podcast! Each month we take turns to tell stories from our homelands - Cheryl Scottish born and bred where haggis is NOT actually an animal and Marti from the land down under where no prawns have ever been thrown on a barbie, it needs to be said! So, if you want polished, professional true crime then this is not for you, maybe try Casefile. But if you love true crime and mystery like us & you can't stop talking about it, give us a listen! Its not big or clever but it is entertaining. more

Seeing Red A True Crime Podcast takes a deep dive into the cases that shock, disturb and fascinate us. Each week, hosts Mark and Bethan explore a compelling true crime case — from notorious murders and headline-making investigations to extraordinary crimes and lesser-known stories that deserve to be heard. Combining detailed storytelling with candid discussion, Seeing Red goes beyond what happened to explore the people involved, the investigation, the courtroom and the questions that remain. Independent, critically acclaimed and going strong since 2018 , Seeing Red has grown into one of the UK's established true crime podcasts, with hundreds of episodes and millions of downloads. Expect murder, mystery, criminal investigations, miscarriages of justice and remarkable real-life stories from across the UK and around the world. New episodes every Wednesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

Real is an independent true crime podcast made by award winning TV Producer Naomi Channell.Each episode is an audio documentary, telling a true crime story that is almost unbelievable. But these stories, are Real. If you would like to support the show, you can do so here, thank you: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/podcast4justice Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

The UK True Crime Podcast, hosted by Adam Lloyd, is a leading true crime podcast, with new episodes released every Tuesday and Friday. Shortlisted for Best True Crime Podcast at the 2026 True Crime Podcast Awards and with over 85 million listens, this UK true crime podcast delivers in-depth, well-researched coverage of real-life crime stories from England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Each episode focuses on true crime cases in the UK, placing victims, families, and communities at the centre of the story. From serial killers and other murder cases to missing persons cases, fraud, arson and the whole range of other criminal investigations, the podcast examines a wide range of UK crime stories. Alongside lesser-known crimes, it also offers fresh perspectives on well-known UK cases, making it ideal for listeners searching for true crime podcasts, crime stories, and UK investigations. If you're interested in true crime, UK true crime podcasts, real criminal cases, and detailed, respectful storytelling, The UK True Crime Podcast provides carefully researched episodes that go beyond the headlines to explore the facts, the context, and the human impact behind every case. Listen every Tuesday and Friday. ⚠️ Disclaimer: The cases discussed in this podcast often represents the worst day in many people's lives. I always aim to tell these stories with empathy and focus on the victims and their families. All information is sourced from publicly available materials, and every effort is made to ensure accuracy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

REDRUM is a podcast focusing on the true victims of crime. Each episode focuses on a new story. Real life, real victims, real crime. This is REDRUM. Written and presented by Grace Cordell. more

Laura Whitmore and Iain Stirling love true crime - in fact, they're a little bit obsessed. And now they want to share that obsession with you.Join Laura and Iain as they dive deep into some of the world's most jaw-dropping crime stories. Expect murder, mayhem, blackmail, betrayal, and more.Each week, the pair choose a new crime and divulge all the details you're dying to know. They unpick the crucial moments and get to the heart of the whodunnit - all while making each other laugh along the way.Murder They Wrote with Laura Whitmore and Iain Stirling is available weekly on BBC Sounds. Subscribe now so you never miss an episode!If you would like to send us a message, email ****@bbc.co.uk and join the conversation using the hashtag #MTWPod more

Join Tom, Ben and Dan as they dive into the darkest cases in true crime. From mass shootings to serial killers to unsolved mysteries, the boys explore each detail looking for the red flags. With a little sprinkling of humour to find some light relief. Join the gang as they cover some of the most gruesome events in history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

British Murders is a UK true crime podcast exploring both headline making investigations and lesser known cases that deserve to be remembered. Hosted by Yorkshireman Stuart Blues, the show covers listener suggested cases from across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Each episode examines what happened, how the case unfolded, and the wider social, cultural, and historical context surrounding the crime. The show covers British crime cases ranging from domestic abuse, coercive control, missing persons, policing failures, miscarriages of justice, and the long-term effects of violent crime on those left behind. With care, balance, and empathy, placing victims, not offenders, at the centre of every story, British Murders focuses on the human cost of murder and the lasting impact on families and communities. Alongside case deep dives, the podcast features conversations with journalists, authors, campaigners, and criminal justice professionals about responsible true crime storytelling. New episodes every Thursday! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

Fifty years ago, on March 26th 1971, the body of a young man was found in a secluded spot, an island in the River Trent with extremely limited access. He was buried in a kneeling position, naked except for socks and a wedding ring. His hands and ankles had been bound. So began one of the UK's most baffling murder mysteries, a grisly crime that has remained unsolved to this day. more

Join Samantha and Caitlin as they discuss true crime cases from across Scotland and the UK. Whether it be the most gruesome, infamous or down right mysterious cases - they want to talk about it. And you definitely want to listen. New Episode Every Sunday. more

Welcome to The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast, which started off life as a weekly written blog in 2016, and soon made the jump into a regular one man and his mic, matter of fact straight talking podcast. In it, the host Paul looks at and recounts in-depth true crime cases from the UK and worldwide - both solved or unsolved crimes, but more often than not the lesser known and obscure ones. Follow us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/TheTrueCrimeEnthusiast/) , Twitter (https://twitter.com/tc_enthusiast) , Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/truecrimeenthusiast/) Wordpress Blog (https://truecrimeenthusiast.wordpress.com) and contact us on ****@gmail.com. Also, you can support the show at Patreon for extra content and offers: The True Crime Enthusiast Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/thetruecrimeenthusiast) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

EIGHT TIME AWARD NOMINATED at the True Crime Awards 2025, Independent Podcast Awards and the British Podcast Awards as Best True Crime Podcast. Murder Mile UK True Crime is a unique London-based true-crime podcast, focused on Soho, the West End and West London, presented as a guided walk of 300+ untold, unsolved and long-forgotten murder cases. If you're looking for intensely researched and in-depth multipart series, Murder Mile has covered spree killer Gordon Cummings aka 'The Blackout Ripper', John George Haigh 'The Acid Bath Murderer', John Reginald Christie of '10 Rillington Place', Anthony Hardy 'The Camden Ripper', Dennis Nilsen 'The Muswell HIll Killer', The Thames Towpath Murderer, Daniel Gonzales 'The Freddy Krueger killer', The Soho Strangler regarded as the second Jack the Ripper, Michael Jamieson The Shoe Box Killer, M4 r*pist John Steed, London cannibal Peter Bryan, and 'the Devil's Disciple' Patrick MacKay, and coming soon, the Hammersmith Nudes alias 'Jack the Stripper'. As well an unearthing new angle and evidence on infamous British murder cases; such as Gunther Podola, Emmy Werner, David Frooms, Alice Gross, Andrezej Kunowski, Katerina Koneva, Emily Beilby Kaye, The Denmark Place Fire, The Bombing of the Admiral Duncan, Alfredo Zomparelli, Karl Gustav Hulton, and previously unsolved cases like 'The Night Porter', Gladys Hanrahan, 'Fat Fred', The Old Lady Killer, the Bayswater arsonist, the gay panic, and a wealth of cases you won't have heard before, and won't hear anywhere else, as well as specialists pathologist Sir Bernard Spilsbury. Covering just 20 square miles of West London, Murder Mile gives into thrilling and heart-wrenching cases involving serial killers, assassinations, massacres, hitmen, torturers, drug dealers, cults, child killers, extortion, prostitution, gangland slayings, abortionists, poisoners, slavery, and personal tragedy. Having garnered more than 3000+ five-star reviews, Murder Mile has been praised in the press as Podcast Magazine's Hot 50, The Telegraph's Top 5, 4th Best True-Crime Podcast by This Week, iTunes Top 25 Podcast, Crime & Investigation Channel's Top 20 True-Crime Podcasts, also seen on BBC Radio, Sky News, The Guardian and TalkRadio's Podcast of the Week. Murder Mile has been the primary research on true crime podcasts Casefile, Morbid, My Favorite Murder, and Michael was also a consultant on highly acclaimed podcast series Bad Woman: The Blackout Ripper hosted by historian Hallie Rubenhold, author of 'The Five'. Murder Mile UK True Crime has had 15 million+ downloads and continues to grow year on year, as it maintains (and improves on) its quality in research, storytelling and sound design. It continually strives to be original, different and always bring the audience a podcast series they can't hear anywhere else. Murder Mile is unique and its fans appreciate that. Follow me on SOCIAL MEDIA · Instagram · FaceBook · Threads Or search for everything on Komi Support the show via Patreon Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/murdermile . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

A true crime podcast where two friends exploit their worst fears for your entertainment. You're welcome! www.switchbladesisterssocialclub.com more

Hey Coffee and Crimers, I'm your host Belle. Grab your cup of coffee and dive into the world of true crime . Here on a Cup of Coffee and Crime , you'll find cases that range from the familiar and haunting to the lesser-told and puzzling. I focus on victim-centred stories, guided by detailed research and a commitment to accuracy. There's no sensationalism here, just thoughtful storytelling that honours the truth and the people at its heart. New episodes are released from time to time rather than on a regular schedule. Whether you're discovering the podcast for the first time or revisiting old favourites, I hope each case leaves you with a deeper understanding of the people at its heart and why their voices deserve to be remembered. Join me as we explore mysteries, uncover hidden truths and examine real cases that remind us that understanding crime isn't about fear. It's about awareness, compassion and remembering those whose voices must never be forgotten. Be sure to subscribe so you never miss a new episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

A true crime podcast dedicated to unsolved murders and disappearances. Based in Wales, UK. Covering cases from Wales, the rest of the UK and the wider world. more

true crime, mysteries, strange stories, stories,paranormal, UK, I try to be factual and not give too many opinions. Podcasts are 'low fi' with out any editing.  more

Join comedians Rachel Fairburn and Kiri Pritchard - McLean as they explore a shared passion, serial killers. Each episode the pair will talk all things murder and macabre and have a right laugh doing it. more

Welcome to DCT Audio the home of the podcast. This is where The Dave Thomas Podcast lives. Thankyou for taking a moment to see what DCT Audio is about. Dave Thomas is a retired police Officer. He spent nearly 30 years policing the streets of Lancashire. After a decade on roads policing, he went into the detective arena where he specialised in investigating serious and complex crime. Finally,Dave spent the final few years of his career on the child protection unit. It was as challenging role as you might imagine. The skills Dave learnt as a police officer continue to serve him well to this day. Music under license from Episound. DISCLAIMERS : Any disclosures made in these podcasts have been previously reported to the relevant authorities. These are my opinions based on my own experiences. They are not to be taken as fact and my views do not represent anyone else other than myself. Third party contributors express their own views, invited or otherwise. I exercise no editorial control over those third party views and as such publishing such views are not to be taken as my endorsement of them. more

True Crime podcast based around cases from the little island of Ireland with feminism and some utter nonsense thrown in for good measure. more

A Podcast dedicated to UK missing people and unresolved cases.

We are True Crime like you have never heard before. You choose the cases, and we deliver you the facts in our main episode.In Extended Cut, we dive deeper into all the stranger elements of the case and discuss movies and documentaries that relate to the case. You can also call the show and get yourself heard on the air. more

Lucy Worsley investigates women from the past being put on trial from a feminist perspective.

Picture The Scene - A true crime podcastTurn up the sound, close your eyes, open your mind and picture the scene. more

The teams assume nothing as they examine events through fresh eyes.

True crime podcast Trusting Evil dives deep into child abuse, domestic violence, murders and all things true crime. We aim to give a voice to the victims and their families who suffer at the hands of evil. We are not for the faint-hearted and listener discretion is advised.We both have a passion for speaking out against the monsters that commit Heinous crimes and abuse against children. Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/562160144777642/?ref=share Instagram https://www.instagram.com/trusting_evil/ more

Psycho Killer: The true crime podcast exposing serial killers, psychopaths, and the darkest minds. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/psycho-killer-shocking-true-crime-stories--5005712/support . more

UK based true crime podcast with hosts SJ, Paul and Sam. Each episode we discuss a different case; we cover early life and background, details of the crimes and where the case stands currently. Episodes are released fortnightly on a Monday. more

A fortnightly podcast about UK true crime with a touch of the weird and the macabre. Hosted by Bob and Ali sat in The Settle Inn in Stirling, they take it week about to tell each other a criminal tale from British history, expect weird tales, dodgy history lessons oh and there's always someone drinking in the background! more

The companion podcast to the best-selling Murder Tales series of true crime books. Join author and crime historian H. N. Lloyd and Kristof Britton as they discuss the crimes and psychology behind murder cases that are both well-known and obscure cases from the annals of crime. Books are available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/H-N-Lloyd/e/B005DHMWME/ref=aufs_dp_fta_dsk more