Collocations with crime

crime _noun

ADJECTIVES

appalling, atrocious, awful, barbaric, barbarous, bloody, brutal, despicable, dreadful, heinous, hideous, horrible, horrific, terrible, vicious
・The hideous crime shocked the entire community.

big, major, great, serious, grave
・She was accused of committing a serious crime.

lesser, minor, petty, low-level, nuisance
・The police prioritize tackling major crimes over minor crimes.

violent • non-violent
・He was convicted of a violent crime and sentenced to prison.

perfect
・He believed he had committed the perfect crime, leaving no evidence behind.

real
・The evidence proved that it was a real crime and not an accident.

capital (= for which the penalty is death)
・The legal definition of a capital crime varies, but it typically includes offenses such as murder, treason, or terrorism.

notorious
・The media coverage surrounding the notorious crime captivated the nation's attention.

unforgivable, unpardonable
・Society viewed the act as an unforgivable crime, leading to widespread condemnation.

growing, mounting, rising
・The city is grappling with the challenge of rising crime rates.

sex, sexual
・The survivors of sexual crimes often face significant trauma and require specialized support.

war • terrorist
・The United Nations established a commission to investigate allegations of war crimes in the region.

white-collar, middle-class, working-class, etc.
・White-collar crimes can have devastating financial consequences.

organized • gang-related
・The police are working tirelessly to combat organized crime.

hate, homophobic, race, racial, racially-motivated, racist, religious
・She was a victim of a hate crime.

juvenile, youth
・Juvenile crime rates have been steadily increasing in recent years.

rural, urban, street
・The city implemented new strategies to tackle street crime.

local, regional, international, cross-border, transnational
・Interpol collaborates with law enforcement agencies worldwide to combat international crime.

armed, gun, gun-related, knife, knife-related
・The increase in armed crime has led to heightened security measures in urban areas.

drug, drug-related, alcohol-fuelled, alcohol-related
・Drug crimes have devastating consequences on individuals and families affected by addiction.

cyber, high-tech, internet-related, computer, computer-related
・The company suffered significant financial losses due to a cybercrime attack on its computer systems.

car, vehicle, vehicle-related • property
・The insurance company covered the damages caused by the car crime.

business, corporate, financial • political
・Business crime can range from insider trading and bribery to intellectual property theft and tax evasion.

recorded • unrecorded • alleged • indictable • unsolved
・The family of the victim continues to seek justice for the unsolved crime.

victimless • motiveless • copycat
・Prostitution is often categorized as a victimless crime when both parties involved are adults and engage voluntarily.

VERBS

commit, carry out, perpetrate
・John was arrested for committing a crime.

be guilty of, find someone guilty of, declare someone guilty of
・John was found guilty of the crime of theft.

combat, fight • tackle, address
・Law enforcement agencies are working collaboratively to combat crime.

deter, prevent, stop
・The city implemented proactive measures to prevent crime.

beat, crack, crack down on
・The new legislation aims to crack down on organized crime.

control, curb • cut, reduce
・Effective crime prevention programs are essential for controlling crime in urban areas.

detect, investigate • solve
・The detective solved the crime in record time.
・The police are investigating a series of serious crimes in the neighborhood.

report • witness
・It is crucial to report crime immediately to the local police department.

confess, confess to, plead guilty to
・The suspect confessed to the crime.

be accused of, be charcged with
・The suspect was accused of a crime of assault against his neighbor.

involve in
・The investigation revealed that multiple individuals were involved in the crime.

punish
・The justice system is designed to punish crime and deter future criminal activity.

be driven to, turn to • cause
・After facing financial hardships, he turned to a life of crime to support himself.

CRIME + VERB
involve sth
・Drug trafficking is a crime that commonly involves organized criminal networks.

be punishable by sth
・Theft is a crime punishable by imprisonment and fines.

increase, rise, soar, double
・Recent reports indicate that crime is increasing in urban areas across the country.

decrease, drop, fall
・Law enforcement efforts have proven successful, as crime is decreasing steadily in the area.

NOUNS

figures, level, rate, statistics
・The crime rate has been steadily declining over the past year.

control, prevention
・The success of crime prevention initiatives relies on community cooperation.

problem
・Local residents are deeply concerned about the crime problem.

syndicate, gang • boss, lord
・The government is cracking down on organized crime syndicates.

fiction, novel, series, story
・The documentary series explores real crime stories from around the world.

squad
・The crime squad worked tirelessly to apprehend the serial killer.

reporter, writer
・The crime reporter's extensive knowledge made her a trusted source for breaking crime news.

scene
・The crime scene was meticulously analyzed for evidence.

wave
・The crime wave has left the community in fear and desperation.

spree
・The notorious gang went on a crime spree across the city.

PREPOSITIONS

against
・Domestic violence is a serious crime against human rights.

PHRASES

a crime of violence/assault/murder/theft/fraud etc.
・Committing murder is an extreme crime of violence

crime and punishment
・There should be a fair balance between crime and punishment.

a life of crime
・Growing up in a rough neighborhood, she was drawn into a life of crime at a young age.

an increase in crime, a spike in crime
・The neighborhood was plagued by a recent spike in crime.

a victim of crime
・She was traumatized after becoming a victim of a heinous crime.