criminality
n. C1 Advanced US //ˌkɹɪməˈnæɫɪti// UK //kɹˌɪmɪnˈælɪti// crim·i·nal·i·ty
n. the quality of being a criminal or the act of doing something illegal. It describes the state of being against the law.
n. the state or quality of being a criminal; the commission of a crime or illegal act. Often used in legal or sociological contexts to describe systemic behavior.
The government is trying to reduce criminality in the city.
Sociologists study the factors that contribute to criminality, such as poverty and lack of education.
The report highlights a significant correlation between rising levels of urban poverty and the increased criminality observed in the district over the last decade.