Theoretical Criminology

Aims & Scope

The scope of the journal is broad and inclusive, embracing a wide diversity of thinking within criminology.

However, Theoretical Criminology is first and foremost concerned with the theoretical dimension of criminology.

Generally, this means that the journal is more concerned with exploring, understanding, and critiquing the theoretical dimensions of criminological knowledge-making than with exercises in that activity.

The journal welcomes contributions from the best work of all perspectives and traditions, Theoretical Criminology publishes papers that go beyond testing, evaluating, or integrating existing theories and is actively interested in extended discussions of the theoretical implications of such studies.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.7
2024	1.90

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.975

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	93

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	5036

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	340

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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.

• The Viewer Society

  Citation: 515

  Authors: THOMAS

• Preparing for prison?

  Citation: 436

  Authors: Paul J.

• `Governmentality' and the Problem of Crime:

  Citation: 429

  Authors: DAVID

• Pre-crime and post-criminology?

  Citation: 344

  Authors: Lucia

• The narratives of offenders

  Citation: 339

  Authors: Lois

• The New `Peculiar Institution':

  Citation: 298

  Authors: LOÏC

• Mapping the shadow carceral state: Toward an institutionally capacious approach to punishment

  Citation: 259

  Authors: Katherine, Naomi

• Police reform and the problem of trust

  Citation: 253

  Authors: Andrew

• ‘Crimmigrant’ bodies and bona fide travelers: Surveillance, citizenship and global governance

  Citation: 252

  Authors: Katja Franko

• Volatile and Contradictory Punishment

  Citation: 242

  Authors: PAT

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