Crime vocabulary

The words below are the most important words used when talking about crime.

Crime - Crimes

Arson
assault
blackmail
burglary
Fraud
hijacking
hooliganism
kidnapping
mugging
Crime - Criminals
mugger
murderer
robber
shoplifter
smuggler
terrorist
Thief
vandal

Crime - Justice System

appeal
barrister
caution
Cell
community service
Court
court case
death penalty
defense
Fine
gaol, jail
Guilty
imprisonment
innocent
Judge
Jury
justice
lawyer
offence
sentence
Prison
probation
prosecution
punishment
capital punishment
corporal punishment
remand home
solicitor
Trial
verdict
witness

Crime - Verbs

Arrest
Ban
break in
break out
break the law
burgle
charge
commit a crime
escape
get away
get away with
hold up
investigate
Rob
Steal

Crime - Other Related Words

Alibi
armed
burglar
car alarm
Alarm
Legal
illegal
store detective
private detective
weapon