crime wave

• Внезапное и значительное увеличение преступной активности в определенном районе или сообществе за относительно короткий промежуток времени.

A sudden and significant increase in criminal activity within a specific area or community over a relatively short period of time.

1. Sudden increase in crimeB2formal

   A period during which the number of crimes in a particular area rises sharply and noticeably.

   Всплеск преступности

   • The city is experiencing a crime wave, with burglaries up by 40%.
   • Residents are worried about the recent crime wave in their neighborhood.
   • The police have launched a special task force to combat the crime wave.