Representative research and presentation of data on crime rates and trends has largely been focused on common law jurisdictions, particularly the UK and USA. This volume seeks to bring a new perspective by drawing on the interdisciplinary work of the Criminal Research Institute of Lower Saxony to examine victimisation and criminal justice in Germany. The work fills a further gap in the academic literature, as within Germany, researchers usually have to rely on Police Crime Statistics which provide only a limited and partial view of the situation. The book also casts a light on important and little examined topics such as police officers as victims of violence, and institutional abuse.The volume provides valuable insights on an under-researched subject and will be an important resource for academics and researchers internationally.