What is the Impact Factor of Crime Prevention & Community Safety?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Crime Prevention & Community Safety is 1.30, ranking in quartile Q3 of Web of Science (ESCI).

Is Crime Prevention & Community Safety indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Crime Prevention & Community Safety is indexed in Web of Science (ESCI, Q3 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 0.336 (Q2) and an H-index of 33.

Who publishes Crime Prevention & Community Safety and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Crime Prevention & Community Safety is published by International Academic Publisher. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $2,614 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

WoS ESCI Q3Scopus Q2SCImago #15,993Hybrid

Crime Prevention & Community Safety

Identifier (ISSN):1460-3780(Print)/1743-4629(Online)

Clarivate JCR Index Advisory: Active (ESCI)

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Clarivate IF (2026)

1.3↑ +0.2

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

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JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2023–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Crime Prevention & Community Safety

WoS Q3

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):1.3

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q2

0.336

#15,993

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

33 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: ESCIQ3

Self-Citation Rate14.3%

Safe Level (< 15%)Warning Level (> 20%)

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessHybrid

4articles/year

54.35% Gold OA•N/A Original Research

Aims & Scope

Crime Prevention & Community Safety is at the forefront of its field. It aims to facilitate the exchange of expertise and experience, to promote good practice and to help identify successful strategies for addressing issues of crime prevention and community safety. Papers introduce new approaches, re-evaluate traditional theories and methods, and report on the latest research. What are the benefits of subscribing? Identify effective strategies to improve crime prevention and enhance community safety; expand and improve your understanding of theories, methods and policies relating to the problem of crime and its reduction or solution; keep up-to-date with the latest debates and research findings. What makes the journal distinct? Informative articles from around the world for improving theory and practice; a multi-disciplinary approach with a remit for understanding both the causes and solutions; expertise on both the Editorial and Advisory Board to promote and ensure quality. How does the journal inform? Research papers, reviews and critiques of the latest developments in aspects of crime prevention and community safety; 'A Letter From' - a summary of recent developments in different countries; 'Surfing the Crime Net' - a review of new material on crime prevention and community safety on the world-wide web. Topics covered include: crime trendsaudits for crime and disorderpolicing measures and initiativesmulti agency partnershipsbegging and vagrancyvictimizationcrime investigation technologiesevaluating crime prevention techniquescriminal justice processanti-social behaviourparenting and crimedomestic violencecivil lawcrowd behaviourcivil disorderzero tolerance policingstrategic planningfear of crimeinternational perspectives on crime controlracial harassmentalcohol and drug related crime and disorder issuestourism, security and disorderWho should subscribe? crime prevention officerscommunity safety officerspolice forcesprobation servicesprison servicessocial science researcherslaw firmsprivate and corporate securitybusiness librariescrime analystssocial servicesinvestigatorsnational and local governmentpoliticiansvictim support agenciesmagistratespolicymakerscommunity groups

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Political science96.6%Law93.8%Psychology92.9%Sociology92.7%Criminology85.4%Medicine76.6%Social psychology72.2%Environmental health66.4%Medical emergency64.3%Poison control64%Emergency medicine64%Crime prevention61.9%Suicide prevention61.4%Human factors and ergonomics61%Injury prevention60.6%Fear of crime59.6%Domestic violence55.2%Civil disorder53.4%Economics41.7%Geography37.5%Computer science35.6%Philosophy34.4%Business33.6%Biology28.9%History27.4%Archaeology26.1%Public relations25.2%Mathematics22.2%Engineering21.8%

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Calls for Papers

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WoS Categories & Quartiles

Detailed JCR / JCI category rankings and quartile breakdown from Clarivate

Clarivate JCR & JCI

JCRESCI2026

CRIMINOLOGY & PENOLOGY

Rank71/113

IndexESCI

JCIESCI2026

CRIMINOLOGY & PENOLOGY

Rank62/113

IndexESCI

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
CRIMINOLOGY & PENOLOGY	JCRESCI	71/113	Q3
CRIMINOLOGY & PENOLOGY	JCIESCI	62/113	Q3

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

Track annual publication volume, total citations, and Impact Factor evolution

13 year

2026Latest

IF1.3

Articles / Year—

Total Citations—

2025

IF1.1

Articles / Year4

Total Citations8

2024

IF0.7

Articles / Year28

Total Citations57

2023

IF0.7

Articles / Year21

Total Citations58

2022

IF—

Articles / Year38

Total Citations169

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	1.3	—	—
2025	1.1	4	8
2024	0.7	28	57
2023	0.7	21	58
2022	—	38	169
2021	—	22	100
2020	—	23	119
2019	—	25	374
2018	—	22	170
2017	—	28	714
2016	—	19	168
2015	—	21	443
2014	—	17	150

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

Global SCImago ranking, SJR prestige index, Scopus coverage, and societal policy impact

Rank #15,993Scopus Q2SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:1999-2025

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Scopus Broad Areas:Social Sciences

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q2

0.336

Weighted prestige citation metric per document indexed in the Scopus database.

Quartile: Scopus Q2

Citations / Doc (2 years)

1.81

Average citations received per document published in the 2-year window.

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$2,614 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations122

3-Year Documents71

Citable Documents71

Aggregated from Scopus database across the 3-year SJR evaluation window.

Societal Impact & Inclusivity (SCImago)

Policy Citations (Overton)0

Citations in government and international policy documents

Female Author Rate15.4%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

Real-world societal policy reach and author gender diversity tracked by SCImago.

Scopus Subject Categories

LawQ2

Sociology and Political ScienceQ2

Safety ResearchQ3

Academic Metric Intelligence

Journal Metrics & Citation Visualizations

Total Cites vs Self-Cites

Evaluation of scholarly independence and citation reach

Total citations steady growth

Self-citation: 14.3%

Citations per Document

Citation metric windows across 2, 3, and 4 years

Cites / Doc (4 years)Cites / Doc (3 years)Cites / Doc (2 years)

Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification

Major / minor zone classification and CAS Early Warning List history

Major Category (Broad Field):

3区 (Zone 3)Sociology

Minor Category (Specific Field):

3区CRIMINOLOGY & PENOLOGY

CAS Early Warning List History:

Updated annually: 2020 – 2024

2020

Not warned

2021

Not warned

2022

Not warned

2023

Not warned

2024

Not warned

Academic Intelligence Overview & Context

ImpaQ Analysis

Crime Prevention & Community Safety (ISSN: 1460-3780) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Sociology, published by reputable academic bodies. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 1.30, ranking in quartile Q3 of Web of Science (ESCI), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.336 (Q2), an H-index of 33.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an annual output of approximately 4 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $2,614 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.