commit crime

Example Sentences

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She’s touted a drop in violent crime, including a homicide rate not seen since the mid-20th century.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

They said nothing about housing affordability and violent crime in the years when those issues primarily afflicted South L.A. and the Eastside.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

But they also faced higher risks of violent crime, breathed dirtier air, and waited for the evening news to learn what was happening in the world.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

The law enforcement response is often prompted by a caller who reports a false violent crime at a home.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

Though the rate of violent crime in the country is down 20 percent since 1991, the number of people in prison or jail has risen by 50 percent.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover