This journal publishes research on the causes, correlates, and consequences of crime and criminal behavior. Studies examine the influence of individual characteristics, social relationships, and neighborhood contexts on offending and victimization. The journal also investigates the effectiveness of various interventions and policies, including employment programs, harm reduction strategies, and immigration enforcement policies, in addressing crime and its impacts.
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Publication & Citation Trend
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SJR Quartile by Discipline
Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.
LawQ1
Pathology and Forensic MedicineQ1
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Criminology & Penology
Scopus Categories
LawPathology and Forensic Medicine
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Crime Patterns and InterventionsCriminal Justice and Corrections AnalysisCrime, Illicit Activities, and GovernanceWildlife Conservation and Criminology AnalysesHomelessness and Social IssuesPsychopathy, Forensic Psychiatry, Sexual OffendingPolicing Practices and PerceptionsUrban, Neighborhood, and Segregation StudiesGun Ownership and Violence ResearchCrime, Deviance, and Social Control