British Journal of Criminology

Aims & 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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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.1
2024	2.40

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	3374

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	1011

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.238

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Arts and Humanities, Medicine, Psychology and Social Sciences, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• THE LIMITS OF THE SOVEREIGN STATE: Strategies of Crime Control in Contemporary Society

  Citation: 1019

  Authors: D.

• CONFLICTS AS PROPERTY*

  Citation: 729

  Authors: NILS

• Government and Control

  Citation: 686

  Authors: N.

• Why do People Comply with the Law?: Legitimacy and the Influence of Legal Institutions

  Citation: 624

  Authors: J., B., M., A., P., T. R.

• Police (canteen) sub-culture. An appreciation

  Citation: 514

  Authors: P.

• “SITUATIONAL” CRIME PREVENTION: THEORY AND PRACTICE

  Citation: 508

  Authors: R. V. G.

• Scandinavian Exceptionalism in an Era of Penal Excess: Part I: The Nature and Roots of Scandinavian Exceptionalism

  Citation: 358

  Authors: J.

• CHANGING POLICE CULTURE

  Citation: 349

  Authors: J.

• Women's Violence to Men in Intimate Relationships: Working on a Puzzle

  Citation: 348

  Authors: R. P.

• Young Black Men and Urban Policing in the United States

  Citation: 346

  Authors: Rod K., Jody

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