Automation index
How much of a Criminologist’s job can AI already do?
A crime map comes earlier. Understanding why it happens there, and what to do with the repeat offender, do not.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Criminologist
29%
AI can already do 29% of this job.
#57 / 623
View rankingCriminologist
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Data, maps and the victimisation report.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 48% | +8.6 |
Profiles, reoffending and programme evaluation.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Field, interviews and what the spreadsheet misses.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 18% | +3.2 |
Police, judges and the measure under debate.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Prevention, the neighbourhood and the programme that does not fit.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
The opinion, and not selling magic recipes.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 14% | +2.2 |
| Total | 100% | 28% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- crime maps
- study reoffending
- victimisation
- evaluate programmes
- situational prevention
- criminological profiles
- reports for judges
- fieldwork
Sources for this job· O*NET 19-3041.00· ESCO/ISCO 2632
IS WORK OVER?
Social worker
29%
#74 / 623
View rankingSocial worker
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Maintain case history records and prepare reports.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 15% | 55% | +8.3 |
Counsel students whose behavior, school progress, or mental or physical impairment indicate a need for assistance, diagnosing students' problems and arranging for needed services.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 10% | 22% | +2.2 |
Counsel individuals, groups, families, or communities regarding issues including mental health, poverty, unemployment, substance abuse, physical abuse, rehabilitation, social adjustment, child care, or medical care.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 9% | 22% | +2 |
Consult with parents, teachers, and other school personnel to determine causes of problems, such as truancy and misbehavior, and to implement solutions.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 9% | 22% | +2 |
Serve as liaisons between students, homes, schools, family services, child guidance clinics, courts, protective services, doctors, and other contacts to help children who face problems, such as disabilities, abuse, or poverty.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 9% | 22% | +2 |
Develop and review service plans in consultation with clients and perform follow-ups assessing the quantity and quality of services provided.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 8% | 28% | +2.2 |
Counsel parents with child rearing problems, interviewing the child and family to determine whether further action is required.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 8% | 22% | +1.8 |
Interview clients individually, in families, or in groups, assessing their situations, capabilities, and problems to determine what services are required to meet their needs.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 8% | 22% | +1.8 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 24% | 28% | +6.7 |
| Total | 100% | 29% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- social work theory
- legal requirements in the social sector
- social sciences
- adolescent psychological development
- social justice
- company policies
- apply anti-oppressive practices
- provide social counselling
- work within communities
- assess the development of youth
Sources for this job· O*NET 21-1021.00· ESCO/ISCO 2635