This is the 9678th most frequent Portuguese word.
criminalidade
The word "criminalidade" in English means "crime" or "criminal activity."
This refers to the general level of crime or unlawful activities occurring in a location.
A criminalidade na cidade aumentou nos últimos anos.
The criminality in the city has increased in recent years.
Here, it is used in a societal context, indicating the overall crime rate and its relation to social measures.
Diminui a criminalidade ao investir em educação e oportunidades de emprego.
Criminality decreases by investing in education and employment opportunities.
It denotes specific types of crime, particularly relating to coordinated illegal activities within a society.