crime wave

We know only too well of the crime wave in this country.

But since that time the state actually hasn't had any crime waves, as you call them.

But in recent months the crime wave has taken on a new dimension.

Was there a crime wave during the war when lights went out.

But he is in deep political trouble because of his failure to control Washington's drug and crime wave.

A good bet if you think the crime wave will continue.

At the time, the city was experiencing a crime wave.

While a crime wave was avoided, no one took charge.

But the real sign of his success, he said, was a recent crime wave in Montreal.

The crime wave is fueled by easy access to weapons left over from war.