European Journal of Criminology

Aims & Scope

The European Journal of Criminology is a refereed journal published by SAGE Publishing and the European Society of Criminology.

It provides a forum for research and scholarship on crime and criminal justice institutions.

The journal publishes high quality articles using varied approaches, including discussion of theory, analysis of quantitative data, comparative studies, systematic evaluation of interventions, and study of institutions of political process.

The journal also covers analysis of policy, but not description of policy developments.

Priority is given to articles that are relevant to the wider Europe (within and beyond the EU) although findings may be drawn from other parts of the world.

There is a particular emphasis on the use of evidence generated by sound social science methods to evaluate criminological ideas and policy.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.9

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	6448

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	745

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.828

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	67

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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 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 `Chicken and Egg' of Subjective and Social Factors in Desistance from Crime

  Citation: 442

  Authors: Thomas P., Ros, Shadd, Shawn

• The Novelty of ‘Cybercrime’

  Citation: 366

  Authors: Majid

• Trust and legitimacy: Policing in the USA and Europe

  Citation: 270

  Authors: Tom R.

• Soft power in prison: Implications for staff–prisoner relationships, liberty and legitimacy

  Citation: 260

  Authors: Ben

• Youth Justice?

  Citation: 229

  Authors: Lesley, Susan

• The Role of Self-Control in Crime Causation

  Citation: 225

  Authors: Per-Olof H., Kyle

• The Burglary as Clue to the Future

  Citation: 200

  Authors: Shane D., Kate J.

• Holy Warriors

  Citation: 182

  Authors: Andrew

• Wearing body cameras increases assaults against officers and does not reduce police use of force: Results from a global multi-site experiment

  Citation: 167

  Authors: Barak, Alex, Darren, Josh, Paul, Jayne, Simon, Ryan

• Criminal Careers in Organized Crime and Social Opportunity Structure

  Citation: 155

  Authors: Edward R., Christianne J.

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