crime wave

• Augmentation soudaine et importante de l'activité criminelle dans une zone ou une communauté donnée sur une période relativement courte.

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.

   vague de criminalité

   • 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.