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Traditionally, many disciplines have researched crime – depending on their specialization, they have focused on different aspects of the phenomenon. This article introduces the point of view of geography, putting greater emphasis on crime’s spatial context. The main attention is devoted to the development of crime research in Czechia with the emphasis on questions, methods and territorial criteria. At the same time, the article reflects the development in crime research, especially in European countries, which has long served as a source of information and inspiration for Czech researchers.