Aims and Scope of European Journal of Criminology
The European Journal of Criminology is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering the field of criminology. The editor-in-chief is Paul Knepper (Sheffield University). It was established in 2004 and is published by Sage Publications on behalf of the European Society of Criminology. Less
Key Metrics
CiteScore 

3.9
Eigenfactor 

0.001 - 0.005
Impact Factor 

< 5
SJR 

Q1Law

SNIP 

1.43
Recommended pre-submission checks
Powered by 

Topics Covered on European Journal of Criminology
European Journal of Criminology Journal Specifications
| Overview | |
| Publisher | SAGE PUBLICATIONS LTD |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Bi-monthly |
| General Details | |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Bi-monthly |
| Publication Start Year | 2004 |
| Publisher URL | Visit website |
| Website URL | Visit website |
View less
Planning to publish in European Journal of Criminology ?
Upload your Manuscript to get
- Degree of match
- Common matching concepts
- Additional journal recommendations

Recently Published Papers in European Journal of Criminology
Beyond physical violence: A machine learning framework for predicting IPV victimisation using multidimensional predictors
- 24 Mar 2026
- European Journal of Criminology
Criminal exploitation and vulnerability in drug markets: A six-nation comparison of its recognition in international policy discourses and criminal justice systems
- 22 Mar 2026
- European Journal of Criminology
Exploring the crime drop in European Union homicide rates using econometric modeling
- 13 Mar 2026
- European Journal of Criminology
Mindfulness as a pathway to reducing anger rumination and aggression in male prisoners
- 27 Feb 2026
- European Journal of Criminology
Negotiating meaning in a narrative world: The case of drink spiking victimization in Belgium
- 25 Feb 2026
- European Journal of Criminology
An empirical examination of the group hazard hypothesis: The role of formal and informal detection in group offending
- 24 Feb 2026
- European Journal of Criminology
Beyond physical violence: A machine learning framework for predicting IPV victimisation using multidimensional predictors
- 24 Mar 2026
- European Journal of Criminology
Criminal exploitation and vulnerability in drug markets: A six-nation comparison of its recognition in international policy discourses and criminal justice systems
- 22 Mar 2026
- European Journal of Criminology
Exploring the crime drop in European Union homicide rates using econometric modeling
- 13 Mar 2026
- European Journal of Criminology
Mindfulness as a pathway to reducing anger rumination and aggression in male prisoners
- 27 Feb 2026
- European Journal of Criminology
Negotiating meaning in a narrative world: The case of drink spiking victimization in Belgium
- 25 Feb 2026
- European Journal of Criminology
An empirical examination of the group hazard hypothesis: The role of formal and informal detection in group offending
- 24 Feb 2026
- European Journal of Criminology