Criminology and Public Policy

Aims & Scope

Criminology & Public Policy is interdisciplinary in nature, devoted to policy discussions of criminology research findings.

Focusing on the study of criminal justice policy and practice, the central objective of the journal is to strengthen the role of research findings in the formulation of crime and justice policy by publishing empirically based, policy focused articles.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	4.1
2024	3.50

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	1818

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	566

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.749

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	53

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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 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.

• “POLICE DON'T LIKE BLACK PEOPLE”: AFRICAN‐AMERICAN YOUNG MEN'S ACCUMULATED POLICE EXPERIENCES*

  Citation: 644

  Authors: ROD K.

• Imprisonment and crime

  Citation: 315

  Authors: Steven N., Daniel S.

• A Bird's Eye View of Civilians Killed by Police in 2015

  Citation: 279

  Authors: Justin, Bradley A., Edward H., Geoffrey P.

• Research on body‐worn cameras

  Citation: 268

  Authors: Cynthia, Megan, Christopher S., J. Amber

• REFORMING TO PRESERVE: COMPSTAT AND STRATEGIC PROBLEM SOLVING IN AMERICAN POLICING*

  Citation: 263

  Authors: DAVID, STEPHEN D., ANN MARIE, ROSANN, JAMES J.

• Is problem‐oriented policing effective in reducing crime and disorder?

  Citation: 230

  Authors: David, Cody W., Joshua C., John E.

• DOES CORRECTIONAL PROGRAM QUALITY REALLY MATTER? THE IMPACT OF ADHERING TO THE PRINCIPLES OF EFFECTIVE INTERVENTION*

  Citation: 227

  Authors: CHRISTOPHER T., EDWARD J., PAULA

• CCTV surveillance for crime prevention

  Citation: 220

  Authors: Eric L., Brandon C., David P., Amanda L.

• Focused Deterrence Strategies and Crime Control

  Citation: 214

  Authors: Anthony A., David, Brandon

• A Signaling Perspective on Employment‐Based Reentry Programming

  Citation: 212

  Authors: Shawn D., Robert

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