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Journal of Research in Crime and Delinquency

Q1 Journal Scopus Active Journal
Country
United States
Northern America
Subject Area and Category
Psychology
└ Social Psychology Q1
SJR 2025
1.500
Q1
SJR Score
H-Index
116
Citations / Doc (2yr)
4.27
Total Docs. (latest)
21
Total Citations (3yr)
323
Publication type
Journals
ISSN
1552731X, 00224278
Coverage
1964-2026
Journal Rank
#2,450
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Social Psychology Q1

Subject Areas

Aims & Scope

For over 45 years, this international forum has advanced research in criminology and criminal justice. Through articles, research notes, and special issues, the Journal of Research in Crime and Delinquency continues to keep you up to date on contemporary issues and controversies within the criminal justice field. Research and Analysis: The Journal of Research in Crime and Delinquency presents a wide range of research and analysis in the field of criminology. You’ll find research on the social, political and economic contexts of criminal justice, examining victims, offenders, police, courts and sanctions. Comprehensive Coverage: The science of criminal justice combines a wide range of academic disciplines and fields of practice. To advance the field of criminal justice the journal provides a forum that is informed by a variety of fields. Among the perspectives that you’ll find represented in the journal are: -biology/genetics- criminology- criminal justice/administration- courts- corrections- crime prevention- crime science- economics- geography- police studies- political science- psychology- sociology.

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Total Docs. (latest) 21
Total Docs. (3 years) 69
Total Refs. 2,176
Total Citations (3 years) 323
Citable Docs. (3 years) 65
Citations / Doc. (2 years) 4.27
Ref. / Doc. 103.62
% Female 34.6%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the impact factor of Journal of Research in Crime and Delinquency?

The official Journal Impact Factor (JIF) is published by Clarivate in the Journal Citation Reports (JCR) and is not listed on this page. Based on SCImago data, Journal of Research in Crime and Delinquency has an SJR of 1.500 and is ranked Q1.

What is the SJR and quartile of Journal of Research in Crime and Delinquency?

Journal of Research in Crime and Delinquency has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 1.500 and its best quartile is Q1.

What is the H-index of Journal of Research in Crime and Delinquency?

The H-index of Journal of Research in Crime and Delinquency is 116, meaning 116 of its articles have each been cited at least 116 times.

Is Journal of Research in Crime and Delinquency indexed in Scopus?

Yes. Journal of Research in Crime and Delinquency is active in Scopus (Scopus Source List, August 2026).

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Journal Information

SJR1.500
Best QuartileQ1
H Index116
ISSN1552731X, 00224278
PublisherSAGE Publications Inc.
CountryUnited States
RegionNorthern America
Coverage1964-2026
Open AccessNo
TypeJournal
Rank#2,450

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