Policing (Oxford)

Aims & Scope

Policing: a Journal of Policy and Practice is a leading policy and practice publication aimed at connecting law enforcement leaders, police researchers, analysts and policy makers, this peer-reviewed journal will contain critical analysis and commentary on a wide range of topics including current law enforcement policies, police reform, political and legal developments, training and education, patrol and investigative operations, accountability, comparative police practices, and human and civil rights.

The journal has an international readership and author base.

It draws on examples of good practice from around the world and examines current academic research, assessing how that research can be applied both strategically and at ground level.

The journal is covered by the following abstracting and indexing services: Criminal Justice Abstracts, Emerging Sources Citation Index, The Standard Periodical Directory.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.6
2024	1.30

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.555

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	34

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	10482

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	756

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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.

• Procedural Justice, Trust, and Institutional Legitimacy

  Citation: 328

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

• Militarization and Policing--Its Relevance to 21st Century Police

  Citation: 318

  Authors: P. B.

• What is Trust and Confidence in the Police?

  Citation: 232

  Authors: J., B.

• The Cambridge Crime Harm Index: Measuring Total Harm from Crime Based on Sentencing Guidelines

  Citation: 197

  Authors: Lawrence, Peter William, Eleanor

• Police Culture and Gender: Revisiting the ‘Cult of Masculinity’

  Citation: 130

  Authors: Marisa

• The Value of Crime Scripting: Deconstructing Internal Child Sex Trafficking

  Citation: 98

  Authors: H., E., G.

• Four Ingredients: New Recipes for Procedural Justice in Australian Policing

  Citation: 91

  Authors: J.

• Knowledge-Based Public Order Policing: Principles and Practice

  Citation: 89

  Authors: S., C., J., O., P., A.

• The Potential Impacts of Pandemic Policing on Police Legitimacy: Planning Past the COVID-19 Crisis

  Citation: 88

  Authors: Daniel J

• The Impact of Health-Oriented Leadership on Police Officers’ Physical Health, Burnout, Depression and Well-Being

  Citation: 85

  Authors: Andreas, Christine, Burkhard, Dieter, Babette

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