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The Journal of Quantitative Criminology applies quantitative techniques to substantive, methodological, and/or evaluative concerns within criminology.

  • Spans a broad range of disciplines along with criminology including statistics, sociology, geography, political science, economics, and engineering.
  • Publishes original research, brief methodological critiques, and papers exploring new directions for study.
  • Relevant to the criminological community in its broad scope and in-depth analysis.
  • Focuses on the application of quantitative techniques at all complexity levels.

Co-Editors-in-Chief
  • P. Jeffrey Brantingham
  • George Mohler
Managing Editor
  • Cheyenne Hodgen

Journal metrics

Journal Impact Factor
3.3 (2024)
5-year Journal Impact Factor
4.2 (2024)
Submission to first decision (median)
11 days
Downloads
342.6k (2025)

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Journal updates

  • Call for Papers: Generative AI and Crime

    Generative AI is reshaping how we live, work, and produce knowledge. Its influence on scientific research is accelerating across every discipline, and criminology is no exception. In light of the profound transformation that this technological revolution entails, this special issue of the Journal of Quantitative Criminology seeks to explore the intersection of generative AI and crime. 

  • Open Access in the Journal of Quantitative Criminology

    The Journal of Quantitative Criminology is a Hybrid journal. By default, journal publications are paywalled and available subscription-only; authors are never asked to pay a fee at any stage of the editorial evaluation process. Following their paper's acceptance, authors may choose to publish in Open Access format to widen the reach and amplify the impact of their work. If you're interested in publishing Open Access research in the Journal of Quantitative Criminology start by assessing your eligibility for funding—through Springer's Nature's Open Choice program as well as our fast-expanding Open Access agreements with a range of participating countries and institutions that cover open access costs for authors. View all of this journal’s Open Access articles here.

Journal information

Electronic ISSN
1573-7799
Print ISSN
0748-4518
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