British Journal of Criminology

SJR Rank #3,432H-index: 127SJR: 1.241Best quartile: Q1APC: US$5,341
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Publisher

Oxford University Press

Country

United Kingdom

Type

journal

SJR by Edition

2022202500.350.71.051.4

Subject Categories

  • Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous)Q1
  • LawQ1
  • Pathology and Forensic MedicineQ1
  • Social PsychologyQ1

Areas: Arts and Humanities · Medicine · Psychology · Social Sciences

Most published research topics

Crime Patterns and InterventionsCriminal Justice and Corrections AnalysisWildlife Conservation and Criminology AnalysesCrime, Illicit Activities, and GovernancePolicing Practices and PerceptionsPsychopathy, Forensic Psychiatry, Sexual OffendingDecadence, Literature, and SocietyHomelessness and Social IssuesCrime, Deviance, and Social ControlSex work and related issues

Source: OpenAlex

Publication Statistics

2025 Docs3-Year DocsCitable Docs065130195260

Documents per Year

20222025020406080

Detailed Information

ISSN

0007-0955, 1464-3529

SJR Best Quartile

Q1

Region

Western Europe

Citations per Document (2 years)

3.69

References per Document

69.29

Coverage

1960-2026

Scope

The British Journal of Criminology: An International Review of Crime and Society is one of the world"s top criminology journals. It publishes work of the highest quality from around the world and across all areas of criminology. BJC is a valuable resource for academics and researchers in crime, whether they be from criminology, sociology, anthropology, psychology, law, economics, politics or social work, and for professionals concerned with crime, law, criminal justice, politics, and penology. In addition to publishing peer-reviewed articles, BJC contains a substantial book review section.

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