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measures to combat crime

a bold plan to reduce crime

Their study found a direct link between poverty and crime.

People's fear of crime is fuelled by sensationalist reports.

a hotbed of crime

He denied that he was involved with organized crime.

The government is taking a hard line on street crime.

This part of the city is notorious for its high crime rate.

crime prevention

Dealing with crime is our primary concern.

a radical solution to the problem of juvenile crime

There is a close relationship between poverty and crime.

A new report shows violent crime is on the increase.

Serious crime is once again on the rise.

The government has shifted its attention away from the fight against crime.

Drugs are the single biggest cause of crime here.

They accused the minister of being soft on crime.

Policies like this aren't going to stop crime.

How do you explain their success in reducing crime?

a sudden rise in violent crime

The new mayor promises to be tough on crime.

Travel agents are not warning tourists about the dangers of crime in holiday resorts.

He flatly denied being near the scene of the crime.

She was completely innocent of any crime.

a racially motivated crime

He was jailed for 10 years for his part in the crime.

the scene of the crime

solve a case/ crime

The only crime they've ever committed is to stand up for their rights.

The crime scene was marked off with official police tape.