Journal of Research in Crime and Delinquency

SJR Rank #2,450H-index: 116SJR: 1.500Best quartile: Q1APC: US$3,650
Journal website: aims, scope and author guidelines
Publisher

SAGE Publications Inc.

Country

United States

Type

journal

SJR by Edition

2022202500.40.81.21.6

Subject Categories

  • Social PsychologyQ1

Areas: Psychology

Most published research topics

Crime Patterns and InterventionsCriminal Justice and Corrections AnalysisCrime, Illicit Activities, and GovernanceHomelessness and Social IssuesPsychopathy, Forensic Psychiatry, Sexual OffendingWildlife Conservation and Criminology AnalysesPolicing Practices and PerceptionsLegal case studies and regulationsDiverse Scientific and Economic StudiesHuman auditory perception and evaluation

Source: OpenAlex

Publication Statistics

2025 Docs3-Year DocsCitable Docs020406080

Documents per Year

20222025015304560

Detailed Information

ISSN

1552-731X, 0022-4278

SJR Best Quartile

Q1

Region

Northern America

Citations per Document (2 years)

4.27

References per Document

103.62

Coverage

1964-2026

Scope

For over 45 years, this international forum has advanced research in criminology and criminal justice. Through articles, research notes, and special issues, the Journal of Research in Crime and Delinquency continues to keep you up to date on contemporary issues and controversies within the criminal justice field. Research and Analysis: The Journal of Research in Crime and Delinquency presents a wide range of research and analysis in the field of criminology. You’ll find research on the social, political and economic contexts of criminal justice, examining victims, offenders, police, courts and sanctions. Comprehensive Coverage: The science of criminal justice combines a wide range of academic disciplines and fields of practice. To advance the field of criminal justice the journal provides a forum that is informed by a variety of fields. Among the perspectives that you’ll find represented in the journal are: -biology/genetics- criminology- criminal justice/administration- courts- corrections- crime prevention- crime science- economics- geography- police studies- political science- psychology- sociology.

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