HomeSearchEuropean Journal of Criminology

European Journal of Criminology

SAGE Publications Inc. · United States · Est. 2004

ISSN1477-3708eISSN1741-2609
SJR Q1WOS SSCIScopus / SJR
50
/ 100
Medium Risk
Score Breakdown
WoS SCIE/SSCI+25
Scopus Q1+25
Total50
Journal Impact Factor
This journal is indexed in Web of Science (JCR) and has an official Journal Impact Factor. View the current value on the journal’s page ↗
SJR Score
0.828
H-Index
84
CiteScore
View ↗
Scopus metric · on the journal’s page
SNIP
1.769
Total Works
948
Total Citations
29,836
2yr Mean Citedness
2.09
Free JIF alternative
Retractions
1
Source: Retraction Watch

Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles

This journal publishes research on crime, victimization, and the criminal justice system. Articles examine topics such as white-collar crime, recidivism, cyber-victimization, terrorism, organized crime, domestic abuse, youth gang involvement, and drug trafficking. The research also explores the effectiveness of interventions, the experiences of offenders and victims, and the role of social and individual factors in criminal behavior.

AI-summarised from recent articles · verify on publisher page →

⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
Q1
SJR Rank
Top 25% in field

General Information

Country / RegionUnited States
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published2004
FrequencyBimonthly, 2009-
StatusActive (last: 2026)
Total Publications948
Publisher OrgSAGE Publishing
Visit Journal Website

Submission Info

Peer Review
Review Time
Acceptance Rate
OA License
OA Rate

Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No
OASPA Member✗ No
Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

6/12 · 50%
Do you know the journal / publisher?
SAGE Publications Inc.
Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
Is the ISSN verified?
1477-3708 / 1741-2609
Indexed in a trusted database?
Scopus
Peer review process documented?
N/A
Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
APC fees clearly disclosed?
N/A
Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
Long-term digital preservation?
N/A
Plagiarism detection in place?
N/A
Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
N/A
Primary language documented?
English

Based on the Think.Check.Submit framework by DOAJ, COPE & OASPA. All data from verified open sources.

Publication & Citation Trend

Articles published
Times cited
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026

Source: OpenAlex · Note: citations accumulate over time so older years appear higher

SJR Quartile by Discipline

Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.

LawQ1

Subject Classification

Web of Science Categories

Criminology & Penology

Scopus Categories

Law

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Crime Patterns and InterventionsCriminal Justice and Corrections AnalysisCrime, Illicit Activities, and GovernancePsychopathy, Forensic Psychiatry, Sexual OffendingPolicing Practices and PerceptionsWildlife Conservation and Criminology AnalysesHomelessness and Social IssuesIntimate Partner and Family ViolenceTerrorism, Counterterrorism, and Political ViolenceSex work and related issues
Compare This JournalFind Similar← Back to Search

Data updated: 2026-05-22 · Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref