Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

street-crime

Noun

/strīt kraɪm/

Definition

Criminal activities that occur in public places, typically involving violence or theft.

Examples

The rise in street crime has led to increased police presence in the city.
Many residents feel unsafe due to the prevalence of street crime in their neighborhoods.
He was a victim of street crime when his phone was snatched on the sidewalk.

Meaning

Street crime usually refers to offenses that take place in urban areas where individuals are at risk of becoming victims in the street, such as robbery, assault, or vandalism.