Crime Media Culture

metrics 2024

Exploring the Nexus of Media and Crime

Introduction

Crime Media Culture is a leading academic journal published by SAGE Publications Ltd, dedicated to exploring the intricate interplay between media representations of crime and societal perceptions. Established in 2005, this journal has become a cornerstone in the fields of Cultural Studies, Law, and Communication, consistently ranking in the top quartiles within relevant categories, including a Q1 ranking in Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous) and Cultural Studies for 2023. The journal offers a platform for interdisciplinary research that addresses the critical implications of media narratives surrounding crime, appealing to researchers, professionals, and students alike. With a strong focus on contemporary issues, it provides insightful analyses and discussions that contribute to the evolving discourse on crime and its representation in various media forms. Although the journal is not open access, it remains vital for those seeking to understand the broader context of crime through media, making it an essential resource for academics and practitioners in the UK and beyond.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.53
Journal Impact Factor1.70
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)2.20
H-Index46
Journal IF Without Self1.70
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.23
Influence0.87
Immediacy Index0.30
Cited Half Life6.80
Citing Half Life6.60
JCI0.83
Total Documents448
WOS Total Citations718
SCIMAGO Total Citations1976
SCIMAGO SELF Citations166
Scopus Journal Rank0.53
Cites / Document (2 Years)2.63
Cites / Document (3 Years)2.55
Cites / Document (4 Years)2.47

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Cultural Studies in Social Sciences
Rank #68/1304
Percentile 94.79
Quartile Q1
Law in Social Sciences
Rank #91/1025
Percentile 91.12
Quartile Q1
Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous) in Arts and Humanities
Rank #92/552
Percentile 83.33
Quartile Q1
Communication in Social Sciences
Rank #102/511
Percentile 80.04
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

CRIMINOLOGY & PENOLOGY
Rank 37/113
Percentile 67.70
Quartile Q2
SOCIOLOGY
Rank 90/217
Percentile 58.80
Quartile Q2

JCI (Web Of Science)

CRIMINOLOGY & PENOLOGY
Rank 51/113
Percentile 54.87
Quartile Q2
SOCIOLOGY
Rank 96/217
Percentile 55.76
Quartile Q2

Quartile History

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