Category Overview
Kindle Store › Kindle eBooks › Mystery, Thriller & Suspense › Mystery › Police Procedurals
Competition Level
High Competition
7/10
BSR Benchmarks
| Metric | Benchmark |
|---|---|
| BSR to reach Top 10 | < 300 |
| BSR to reach Top 100 | < 3,000 |
| Average Price | $3.99–$5.99 |
Police Procedural has a wide, consistent readership. Series with a recurring detective character build strong loyalty. UK settings (particularly Scottish crime) have a dedicated fanbase.
How to List Your Book in This Category
- 1 Open your KDP Bookshelf and go to your book's details page.
- 2 Under "Categories", click Browse Categories.
- 3 Follow the path: Kindle Store › Kindle eBooks › Mystery, Thriller & Suspense › Mystery › Police Procedurals
- 4 If the subcategory is not selectable directly, contact KDP support for assistance.
- 5 You can hold up to 3 categories per book — use all three.
Tips for This Category
- Recurring detective builds audience loyalty across a series
- UK/Nordic settings have a dedicated genre readership
- Procedural accuracy matters — research police process or co-write with an expert