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

plural of crime scientist

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

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

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

plural of enviro-crime

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 stranger crime

plural of knife crime