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The number of crimes committed in a certain area.
crime rate
Not serious crimes, such as shoplifting or pickpocketing.
petty crimes
Sudden increase in the number of crimes.
crime wave
The act of stopping crimes from happening.
crime prevention
The act of attacking someone, usually on the street, in order to rob her or him.
mugging
The crime of ruining or spoiling the exterior of the public places or historic sites.
vandalism
The act of stealing things from somebody's pockets.
pickpocketing
The crime of selling or buying illegal substances.
drug dealing
The action of taking a person away by force and keeping them prisoner, usually in order to demand money for their safe return.
kidnapping
Demanding money or favour from someone by threatening to reveal a secret about them.
blackmailing
The act of driving over the speed limit.
speeding
The crime of copying things such as banknotes, paintings, etc. in order to deceive people.
forgery
The crime of gaining money by a trick or by lying to people.
fraud
Killing a person by accident.
manslaughter
A serious crime, such as murder or rape.
felony