This is the 3099th most frequent Dutch word.
diefstallen
Thefts.
Here, 'diefstallen' is used as a plural noun to refer to multiple instances of theft.
Er zijn de laatste tijd veel diefstallen in de buurt.
There have been many thefts in the neighborhood lately.
In this example, 'diefstallen' is used as a plural noun discussing an abstract or collective concept.
De toename van diefstallen baart de politie zorgen.
The increase in thefts is causing concern for the police.
Here, 'diefstallen' refers to the general concept of theft as preventable events.