Crime that harms the environment, such as graffiti or fly-tipping.

(uncountable) A nonfiction literary and film genre in which the author examines an actual crime and details the actions of real people. / (countable) A particular work of this genre.

plural of true crime

(UK) Criminal activity involving knives, especially when gang-related.

plural of crime scientist

(criminology) Someone who studies crime science, especially someone who does so professionally.

(criminology) The study of crime in order to find ways to prevent it.

That establishes stricter criminal penalties as a reaction to violent and property crime.

Alternative form of crimewave

(chiefly UK) A police patrol car.