Prof Daniel Silverstone
School of Justice Studies
Faculty of Arts Professional and Social Studies
Dr Daniel Silverstone worked full time as a principal lecturer in criminology at the Institute of Criminal Justice Studies at the University of Portsmouth,, before leaving to run the provision of criminology and the John Grieve Centre at London at Met University. In addition to this, he has worked in a part-time capacity at the universities of Kingston, Sussex, and Westminster. His main research interest is the study of organised crime and its policing. He has conducted several research projects for a diverse range of central and local government bodies. He has also published on other areas , such as 'policing' and 'gangs. He has several completions as first supervisor 'and is currently supervising PhD students researching the links between trafficking and organised crime.
Degrees
The London School of Economics, United Kingdom, PhD
The London School of Economics, United Kingdom, BSc(hons) Sociology
Certifications
London Met University, United Kingdom, MSc Leadership Module,
Academic appointments
External Examiner, Policing Studies, Anglia Ruskin University, 2022 - present
Head of the School of Law and Criminology, School of Law and Criminology, University of Greenwich, 2022 - 2023
External Examiner, Criminology, Bishop Burton College, 2021 - 2025
Sessional Input Prof Doc Policing/Security, London Metropolitan University, 2021 - present
External Examiner, Professional Doctorate: The Institute of Criminal Justice Studies, The University of Portsmouth, 2016 - 2020
External Examiner, Criminology, Kingston University, 2009 - 2012
External Examiner, Criminology, London Metropolitan University, 2008 - 2011
Highlighted publications
Silverstone DM, Whittle J. 2016. ‘Forget it, Jake. It’s Chinatown’: The policing of Chinese organised crime in the UK Police Journal, 89 :70-84 DOI Publisher Url Public Url
Report
James A, Silverstone D, Karecha J, Kelly T, Carr R. 2025. A report for the National Police Chiefs Council (NPCC) on innovative programmes for the recruitment and training of investigators, currently in operation in police forces in England & Wales A report for the National Police Chiefs Council (NPCC) on innovative programmes for the recruitment and training of investigators, currently in operation in police forces in England & Wales Public Url
Cox C, Panter HA, James A, Boulton L, Hagan R, Craven J, Silverstone DM. 2023. Diversity and inclusion within police firearms teams Diversity and inclusion within police firearms teams Public Url
McManus M, Ball E, McCoy E, Harrison R, Bates R, Silverstone D, Alexander J, Quigg Z. 2021. ‘It wouldn’t be County lines if there wasn’t exploitation’: Deep Dive exploration of Safeguarding Partnership responses to County lines and Serious Youth Violence.
Silverstone DM, Brickell C. 2017. Combating modern slavery experienced by Vietnamese nationals en route to, and within, the UK Combating modern slavery experienced by Vietnamese nationals en route to, and within, the UK :1-75 Publisher Url
Silverstone D, Morgan J. 2017. Trialling body-worn video cameras for City of London Police: officer perceptions and justice outcomes Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Young T, Fitzgibbon W, Silverstone D. 2014. The role of the family in facilitating gang membership, criminality and exit The role of the family in facilitating gang membership, criminality and exit. :1-98 Author Url
Journal article
Silverstone D, Luong HT. 2024. Special Issue of International Criminology: ‘Misleading the World? Reassessing the International Impact of the British Modern Slavery Agenda: Vietnam International Criminology, DOI Publisher Url Public Url
Whittle J, Silverstone D. 2024. A comparison of Vietnamese and Chinese human smuggling networks transporting people to the UK; similarities and differences in methods used and the experience of migrants travelling to and living in the UK Trends in Organized Crime, DOI Publisher Url Public Url
James A, Rogers C, Turner J, Silverstone D. 2023. Helping the police with their inquiries: improving investigator resilience and capacity in England and Wales Journal of Criminological Research, Policy and Practice, DOI Publisher Url Public Url
Silverstone DM, Whittle J. 2016. ‘Forget it, Jake. It’s Chinatown’: The policing of Chinese organised crime in the UK Police Journal, 89 :70-84 DOI Publisher Url Public Url
Young T, Fitzgibbon W, Silverstone D. 2014. A Question of Family? Youth and Gangs Youth Justice: an international journal, 14 :171-185 DOI Author Url Publisher Url
Silverstone D. 2012. World wide weed: global trends in cannabis cultivation and its control, edited by Tom Decorte, Gary Potter and Martin Bouchard Global Crime, 13 :67-69 DOI Publisher Url
Pakes F, Silverstone D. 2012. Cannabis in the global market: A comparison between the UK and the Netherlands International Journal of Law, Crime and Justice, 40 :20-30 DOI Publisher Url
Silverstone D. 2011. A response to: Morselli, C., Turcotte, M. and Tenti, V. (2010) The Mobility of Criminal Groups Global Crime, 12 :189-206 DOI Publisher Url
Silverstone D. 2011. From triads to snakeheads: Organised crime and illegal migration within Britain's Chinese community Global Crime, 12 :93-111 DOI Publisher Url
Silverstone D. 2011. The Policing of Vietnamese Organized Crime within the UK Policing, 5 :41-48 DOI Publisher Url
Silverstone D, Savage S. 2010. Farmers, factories and funds: Organised crime and illicit drugs cultivation within the british vietnamese community Global Crime, 11 :16-33 DOI Publisher Url
Hallsworth S, Silverstone D. 2009. 'That's life innit': A British perspective on guns, crime and social order Criminology and Criminal Justice, 9 :359-377 DOI Publisher Url
Hayden C, Hales G, Lewis C, Silverstone D. 2008. Young men convicted of firearms offences in England and Wales: An exploration of family and educational background as opportunities for prevention Policy Studies, 29 :163-178 DOI Publisher Url
Silverstone D. Rigakos' Nightclub Surveillance & Society, 6 :83-84 DOI Publisher Url
Chapters
Silverstone D, Morgan J. 2023. Heroin users who deal Getting high on their own supply ayers T, ancram C. UNDERSTANDING DRUG DEALING AND ILLICIT DRUG MARKETS National and International Perspectives 1 :113-131 Routledge. london 9781351010245
Morgan J, Silverstone D. 2023. Heroin Users Who Deal: Getting High On Their Own Supply Understanding Drug Dealing and Illicit Drug Markets: National and International perspectives :113-130 DOI Publisher Url
Silverstone D. 2021. Vietnamese Organised Crime Gilmore S, allum F. The Routledge Handbook of Transnational Organized Crime 1 :145-162 Routledge. London 9781003044703 DOI Publisher Url
Silverstone D, Chung A, Whittle J. 2019. China: the ‘red‒black nexus’, organised crime and politics Handbook of Organised Crime and Politics :389-404 DOI Publisher Url
Whittle J, Silverstone D, Chung A. 2019. The 'Red/Black Nexus' Organised Crime and Politics in China Gilmour S, Allum F. Handbook of Organised Crime and Politics Edward Elgar Publishing 9781786434579
Morgan J, Silverstone D. 2017. Illegal drugs as a social problem European Social Problems :202-219 Routledge DOI Publisher Url
Morgan J, Silverstone D. 2017. Illegal drugs as a social problem European Social Problems :202-219 DOI Publisher Url
Silverstone DM. 2017. Reconsidering Middle Markets; Reflections on the Work of Geoff Pearson Hobbs D. Mischief, Morality and Mobs Essays in Honour of Geoff Pearson. :163-177 Routledge;Taylor and Francis. New York; Oxford Publisher Url
Silverstone DM, crane P. 2017. Mapping and Conceptualizing Organized Motorcycle Gangs: The British, German and Spanish Experience Bain A, Lauchs M. Understanding the Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs International Perspectives :67-91 Carolina Academic Press. Durham, North Carolina 9781611638288 Publisher Url
Silverstone D. 2016. Reconsidering middle markets Mischief, Morality and Mobs: Essays in Honour of Geoffrey Pearson :163-177 DOI Publisher Url
Silverstone D. 2016. Pub Space, Rave Space and Urban Space: Three Different Night-Time Economies Drugs, Clubs and Young People: Sociological and Public Health Perspectives :141-151 DOI Publisher Url
Silverstone DM. 2015. Organised Crime And Its Policing Issacs S. Social Problems in the UK: An introduction Routledge. Oxford ;New York DOI
Silverstone DM, Stenson K. 2014. Making police accountable: governance and legitimacy Brown JM. The Future of Policing :429-446 Routledge. Oxford; New York
Ellis T, Silverstone D. 2013. Legalise drugs? Debates in Criminal Justice: Key Themes and Issues :149-200 DOI Publisher Url
Silverstone D. 2013. Globalisation and criminology: The case of organised crime in Britain Globalisation and the Challenge to Criminology :27-44 DOI Publisher Url
Stenson K, Silverstone D. 2013. Making police accountable: Governance and legitimacy The Future of Policing :429-445 DOI Publisher Url
Silverstone D. 2012. Pub space, rave space and urban space: Three different night-time economies Drugs, Clubs and Young People Sociological and Public Health Perspectives :141-151
Lewis C, Hales G, Silverstone D. 2010. Some insights into violent youth crime Youth in Contemporary Europe :151-164 DOI Publisher Url
Silverstone D, Ludvigsen J. Ensuring safety and security at sporting events: Lessons from the 2022 Champions League final in Paris Duignan M. Events and Politics: Bridging Theory and Practice Routledge Publisher Url
C. Shohel MM, Uddin G, Parker-McLeod J, Silverstone D. Police Education in the United Kingdom: Challenges and Future Directions Education, Human Rights and Peace in Sustainable Development IntechOpen 9781839690419 DOI Publisher Url
Internet publication
Silverstone D, Ludvigsen J. 2022. Panic, horror and chaos: what went wrong at the Champions League final – and what needs to be done to make football safer Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Other
Walker D, Silverstone D. 2020. Police force diversity is improving in the UK – but there’s a long way to go The Conversation, Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Books (authored)
Isaacs S, Blundell D, Foley A, Ginsburg N, McDonough B, Silverstone D, Young T. 2014. Social problems in the UK: An introduction :1-199 DOI Publisher Url
Research Grants Awarded:
Duration of research project: 9 months, Grant value (£): 78,000, Home Office, Daniel Silverstone; Cheryl Bolton, Emily Hughes; Ian Davidson (external); Mick Creedon (external); Chris Allen (external); Nick Ridley (external), An evaluation of the UK's Proceeds of Crime Centre. 2019
Duration of research project: 6 months, Grant value (£): 48000, National Police Chiefs Council, Silverstone, Daniel; Kelly, Tim; Karecha, Jay; Carr, Richard, Evaluation of fast-track detective recruitment schemes. 2019