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These 17 podcasts are some of the highest rated in the UK.These 17 podcasts are some of the highest rated in the UK.
These 17 podcasts are some of the highest rated in the UK.

Best True Crime Podcasts: Here are the 17 of the most highly rated podcasts to listen to in 2023

Looking for a new true crime podcast series to binge on? These are 17 of the most highly rated podcasts to listen to in 2023.

By Graham Falk
Published 5th Oct 2022, 13:30 BST
Updated 15th Jun 2023, 15:22 BST

Be it Netflix, Amazon or Disney+, true crime has really evolved as a genre in the past five years, growing an army of fans that are desperate be find out more about some of the world’s most grizzly and shocking crimes.

Of course, podcasts have been one of the main beneficiaries of the true crime craze, with a number of excellent, in depth series launching over the past half a decade.

Cold cases, serial killers, cults and more can be found amongst a wide range of true crime podcasts, though choosing which one to listen to next can be a daunting task.

Thank fully, that’s where we come in by saving you the trouble of finding that podcast true crime podcast series that will suit your listening needs perfectly.

While it is in no particular order, these 17 podcasts are consistently high ranking across Apple Podcasts, Spotify and other good podcast providers.

Journalist Richard Guilliatt unmasks a complex tale that sees a family in turmoil and alleged abuse.

1. Shadow Of Doubt

Journalist Richard Guilliatt unmasks a complex tale that sees a family in turmoil and alleged abuse. Photo: The Australian

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One of the highest rated true crime podcasts ever made, Casefile is lauded as Casefile "engaging" and very "well-researched", while it refrains from being exploitative.

2. Casefile

One of the highest rated true crime podcasts ever made, Casefile is lauded as Casefile "engaging" and very "well-researched", while it refrains from being exploitative. Photo: Casefile Presents

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This is a multiple award winning true crime podcast which gives listeners a "a weekly dose of murder" complete with with each and every fact. One of the most in-depth podcasts out there, the duo of Suruthi Bala and Hannah Maguire will tour hit Edinburgh as part of their upcoming UK tour on October 30.

3. Redhanded

This is a multiple award winning true crime podcast which gives listeners a "a weekly dose of murder" complete with with each and every fact. One of the most in-depth podcasts out there, the duo of Suruthi Bala and Hannah Maguire will tour hit Edinburgh as part of their upcoming UK tour on October 30. Photo: Redhanded Podcast

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Want more from RedHanded duo Hannah Maguire and Suruthi Bala? Then try Filthy Ritual, a podcast that delves deep into the tale of Juliette D’Souza - one of the world's biggest cons and someone who wreaked havoc on all who came before her.

4. Filthy Ritual

Want more from RedHanded duo Hannah Maguire and Suruthi Bala? Then try Filthy Ritual, a podcast that delves deep into the tale of Juliette D’Souza - one of the world's biggest cons and someone who wreaked havoc on all who came before her. Photo: Hannah Maguire and Suruthi Bala/Global Player

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