This is the 7655th most frequent Dutch word.
criminaliteit
The Dutch word "criminaliteit" means "criminal activity" or "crime" in English.
The word 'criminaliteit' is used as a subject to refer to crime in a general sense.
De criminaliteit is de afgelopen jaren aanzienlijk toegenomen.
Crime has increased significantly in recent years.
Here, 'criminaliteit' serves as an object, emphasizing the government's focus on combatting crime.
Het aanpakken van criminaliteit is een prioriteit voor de regering.
Addressing crime is a priority for the government.
In this sentence, 'criminaliteit' is used to specify the topic of the report—crime in a particular area.