The British Journal of Criminology Citation Rate 2026
0007-0955
eISSN 1464-3529
Oxford University Press
GB
Q2 Quartile
About The British Journal of Criminology
The British Journal of Criminology (BJC) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Crime Patterns and Interventions and Crime, Illicit Activities, and Governance, published by Oxford University Press in GB, catalogued under ISSN 0007-0955 (e-ISSN 1464-3529). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.64 (Q2 quartile) — the average number of citations its recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, not the Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor. It operates a subscription model (APC ~$4549 USD). OpenAlex records 5,970 works and 120,457 citations, with an h-index of 153.
The British Journal of Criminology Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
The British Journal of Criminology has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.64, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Crime Patterns and Interventions research area. This is the average number of citations the journal's recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data — not the Clarivate (JCR) Journal Impact Factor.
The British Journal of Criminology operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in The British Journal of Criminology should review the journal's submission tips and verify the latest indexing status against Scopus, DOAJ, and Web of Science using our indexing tracker. To compare The British Journal of Criminology against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for The British Journal of Criminology
- Budget $4549 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Crime Patterns and Interventions, Crime, Illicit Activities, and Governance, Criminal Justice and Corrections Analysis. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0007-0955 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1464-3529 |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | $4549 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
The British Journal of Criminology is published by Oxford University Press and based in United Kingdom. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 4549.
In our subject taxonomy, The British Journal of Criminology is classified under Crime Patterns and Interventions, Crime, Illicit Activities, and Governance, Criminal Justice and Corrections Analysis and Policing Practices and Perceptions.
The British Journal of Criminology is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
Its most recent citation rate stands at 1.637.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.637 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
Metrics are sourced from OpenAlex, DOAJ and Scopus and reflect the latest data we hold. The headline figure is a 2-year citation rate (OpenAlex), not a Clarivate Impact Factor. Always verify against the journal's official site before relying on it. See our Methodology or report a correction.
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
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