Phrase Hound found 69 phrases and 51 compound words that contain crime. The most common are listed below. Open crime in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 69
- organized crimeA large criminal organization, or a group of such organizations, that deals in illegal goods and services.
- crime sceneThe location of a crime, especially one at which forensic evidence is collected in a controlled manner.
- war crimeA punishable offence under international law for violations of the laws of war by any person or persons, military or civilian.
- hate crimeA crime motivated by hate for a race, gender, religion, etc., which may result in harsh punishments, the severity of which varies by statute and the nature of the crime.
- crime against humanityA very destructive and immoral act; later specifically, something causing widespread human misery or loss of life; an atrocity.
- crime rateA measure of incidences of crime in a given area, especially in comparison to its population.
- crime of passionA crime, typically a violent crime such as assault or murder, committed against a loved one because of sudden jealous rage or heartbreak rather than as a premeditated act.
- Violent Crime
- Crime Prevention
- true crimeA nonfiction literary and film genre in which the author examines an actual crime and details the actions of real people.
- high crimeA major crime or wrongdoing, notably one subject to trial before the highest courts which may impose the gravest punishments.
- organised crimeAlternative spelling of organized crime: A large criminal organization, or a group of such organizations, that deals in illegal goods and services.
- crime ratesplural of crime rate: A measure of incidences of crime in a given area, especially in comparison to its population.
- partner in crimeA criminal accomplice.
- crime lordA person who is in charge of a criminal organization.
- sex crimeAn unlawful sexual act.
- perfect crimeA crime that is undetected, unattributed to a perpetrator, or otherwise unsolved.
- tough on crimeThat establishes stricter criminal penalties, especially as a reaction to violent and property crime.
- partners in crimeplural of partner in crime: A criminal accomplice.
- e-crimeCybercrime.
- political crimeAn offence against the interests of a state or government.
- petty crimeA minor, less serious crime.
- white-collar crimeNon-violent crime, generally for personal gain and often involving money.
- Costa del CrimeSpain, especially the Costa del Sol and other coastal resorts, as a place where British criminals escape to.
- crime against natureAny of various sexual deviations that, at one time or another, have been considered to be so unnatural as to be illegal.
Compound words 51
- thoughtcrimeA crime committed by having unorthodox, unofficial, controversial or socially unacceptable thoughts.
- crimestopperA person who intervenes to stop a crime from taking place.
- crimewaveA large increased incidence of crimes within a relatively short period of time.
- crimebusterA person, especially a law enforcement officer, who is particularly effective in thwarting criminal activity and in bringing criminals to justice.
- crimefighterAny person who attempts to prevent crime or apprehend criminals.
- crimelessWithout crime.
- facecrimeA facial expression considered unacceptable.
- knifecrimeAlternative form of knife crime: Criminal activity involving knives, especially when gang-related.
- crimescapeA landscape or particular environment of criminal activity.
- crimieA member of a Latino criminal gang.