Journal of Criminology

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Criminology is an international peer-reviewed journal in the field of criminology.

Originally published under the title of the Australian and New Zealand Journal of Criminology, it expressly seeks to publish innovative theoretical, empirical and policy-oriented research from around the world as well as maintaining a strong commitment to high quality research in the Australasian region.

The Journal of Criminology is particularly interested in submissions falling within the following categories: - Conceptually-oriented articles, especially on new and emerging themes, that deal with, or relate to, the areas of criminology and criminal justice - Policy-focused articles proposing fresh thinking and new ideas in re-sponse to new and emerging, as well as established, policy challenges in these areas - Empirical articles that break new ground on criminological topics and which use new or innovative methodologies

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.7
2024	1.50

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.629

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	50

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	9185

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	217

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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.

• Beyond the law: Exploring the impact of criminalising anabolic–androgenic steroid use on help-seeking and health outcomes in Australia

  Citation: 43

  Authors: Timothy, Nick, Matthew

• Victim-blaming and image-based sexual abuse

  Citation: 39

  Authors: Asher, Elena, Anastasia, Adrian J

• “Bad hombres” at the Southern US border? White nationalism and the perceived dangerousness of immigrants

  Citation: 29

  Authors: Teresa C, Amanda, Francis T, Alex R, Murat

• Enhancing relationships between criminology and cybersecurity

  Citation: 24

  Authors: Benoît, Chad

• The push and pull of radicalization and extremist disengagement: The application of criminological theory to Indonesian and Australian cases of radicalization

  Citation: 17

  Authors: Adrian, Idhamsyah E, Vici Sofianna, Fajar, Muhammad Faisal

• Counter-terrorism measures and perceptions of police legitimacy: The importance Muslims place on procedural justice, representative bureaucracy, and bounded-authority concerns

  Citation: 17

  Authors: Mohammed M., Kristina, Adrian

• The mediating roles of law legitimacy and police legitimacy in predicting cooperation with police in China

  Citation: 17

  Authors: Feng, Ivan Y, Yuning, Siyu

• Does mental health treatment reduce recidivism among offenders with a psychotic illness?

  Citation: 15

  Authors: Don, Olayan, Nabila, Handan, Armita, Steven, Tony

• Fear of infectious diseases and perceived contagion risk count as an occupational health and safety hazard: Accounts from correctional officer recruits in Canada

  Citation: 14

  Authors: Marcella Siqueira, Fatih, Rosemary

• Police preparedness to respond to cybercrime in Australia: An analysis of individual and organizational capabilities

  Citation: 14

  Authors: Michael, Cassandra, Thomas, Anastasia

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