Journal of Quantitative Criminology

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Quantitative Criminology focuses on research advances from such fields as statistics, sociology, geography, political science, economics, and engineering.

This timely journal publishes papers that apply quantitative techniques of all levels of complexity to substantive, methodological, or evaluative concerns of interest to the criminological community.

Features include original research, brief methodological critiques, and papers that explore new directions for studying a broad range of criminological topics.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	3.3
2024	2.80

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	2892

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.349

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	516

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	101

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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 Medicine 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.

• Poisson-Based Regression Analysis of Aggregate Crime Rates

  Citation: 857

  Authors: D. Wayne

• Reassessing the reliability and validity of self-report delinquency measures

  Citation: 537

  Authors: David, Delbert S.

• Is the Magic Still There? The Use of the Heckman Two-Step Correction for Selection Bias in Criminology

  Citation: 451

  Authors: Shawn, Brian D., Lee Ann

• The Effect of Police Body-Worn Cameras on Use of Force and Citizens’ Complaints Against the Police: A Randomized Controlled Trial

  Citation: 418

  Authors: Barak, William A., Alex

• New Evidence on the Monetary Value of Saving a High Risk Youth

  Citation: 405

  Authors: Mark A., Alex R.

• Scaling Criminal Offending

  Citation: 397

  Authors: Gary

• The Concentration and Stability of Gun Violence at Micro Places in Boston, 1980–2008

  Citation: 369

  Authors: Anthony A., Andrew V., David M.

• Low self-control and imprudent behavior

  Citation: 365

  Authors: Bruce J., Harold G., Charles R., Robert J.

• Friendship Networks and Delinquency: The Relative Nature of Peer Delinquency

  Citation: 354

  Authors: Dana L.

• A Meta-Analysis of Race and Sentencing Research: Explaining the Inconsistencies

  Citation: 350

  Authors: Ojmarrh

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