crime waves
Epidemics of lawbreaking
Crime waves are periods when crime rates surge noticeably, whether in a particular area or across a broader region.
The term often appears in news coverage and political discourse, sometimes reflecting genuine statistical increases, sometimes amplifying public fear: The mayor blamed the crime wave on lax enforcement.
A single crime wave; multiple crime waves.
- burglaryIllegal entry to commit crime
- outbreakSudden eruption of trouble
- theftUnlawful taking of property
- assaultsViolent physical attacks
- offenseViolation or umbrage
mugging · frauds · robberies · felony · proliferation · cybercrime · epidemic · homicides · kidnappings · hotspots · neighborhood watch · illegality · gang violence · drug trade · racketeering · identity theft · police blotter · media coverage
- crime historytrial records, Al Capone, Bonnie and Clyde, Jack the Ripper, serial killers
- crimesarson, burglary, robbery, kidnapping, vandalism
- criminal justicearrest, jail, court, prison, guilty
- theftstealing, larceny, steal, burglary, robbery
- urban lifesidewalks, neighborhood, apartments, skyline, buses
- criminalsmurderer, thief, burglar, killer, robber
crime wavespeace
Freedom from disturbance
public safety · law and order · security · tranquility · safe streets
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