HomeSearchSecurity Journal

Security Journal

Palgrave Macmillan Ltd. · United Kingdom · Est. 1991

ISSN1743-4645
SJR Q2WOS SSCIScopus / SJR
43
/ 100
Medium Risk
Score Breakdown
WoS SCIE/SSCI+25
Scopus Q2+18
Total43
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
0.402
H-Index
56
CiteScore
View ↗
Scopus metric · on the journal’s page
SNIP
1.157
Total Works
1,334
Total Citations
17,416
2yr Mean Citedness
2.19
Free JIF alternative
Retractions
2
Source: Retraction Watch

Aims & Scope

Security Journal provides comprehensive insights into the latest research and advancements in the field of security and related topics. Offers uptodate information for researchers in security studies and practicing professionals in security. Presents cuttingedge coverage of of cyberbased crimes, including cyber fraud and identity theft. Includes news, advice, and evidenceinformed strategy for planning and managing security operations. Covers diverse crime types and settings, including cybercrime, workplace violence, and public space security.

⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
Q2
SJR Rank
Top 50% in field

General Information

Country / RegionUnited Kingdom
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published1991
Annual Volume~ 54 articles / year
StatusActive (last: 2026)
Total Publications1,334
Publisher OrgPalgrave Macmillan
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?
Palgrave Macmillan Ltd.
Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
Is the ISSN verified?
1743-4645
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.

LawQ2
Safety ResearchQ2
Strategy and ManagementQ3

Subject Classification

Web of Science Categories

Criminology & Penology

Scopus Categories

LawStrategy and ManagementSafety Research

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Crime Patterns and InterventionsCrime, Illicit Activities, and GovernanceCybercrime and Law Enforcement StudiesPolicing Practices and PerceptionsTerrorism, Counterterrorism, and Political ViolenceCrime, Deviance, and Social ControlWildlife Conservation and Criminology AnalysesInformation and Cyber SecurityCriminal Justice and Corrections AnalysisGun Ownership and Violence Research
Compare This JournalFind Similar← Back to Search

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