Synonyms of criminality

criminality

noun

ˌkri-mə-ˈna-lə-tē 

as in crime

activities that are in violation of the laws of the state

a report on the drop in criminality in large urban centers

Synonyms & Similar Words

• crime
• lawlessness
• corruption
• lawbreaking
• malfeasance
• racketeering
• misconduct
• hooliganism
• gangsterism
• evil
• outlawry
• wrongdoing
• immorality
• wickedness
• depravity
• sin
• misdeed
• transgression
• trespass
• offense
• malefaction
• misdoing

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of criminality

These programs are laudable, certainly beneficial for some people, but overall are of limited effect even in reducing recidivism, let alone dealing with the conditions that generate criminality in the first place. — Ronald J. Allen, Chicago Tribune, 19 July 2026

The administration says the best way to stop such abuses and criminality is to disincentivize immigrant children from coming in the first place. — Mica Rosenberg, ProPublica, 6 July 2026

In that context, the language of immigrant criminality becomes part of the rationale for detention rules, enforcement surges and legal changes that treat noncitizens as a standing public safety risk. — Donathan L. Brown, The Conversation, 24 June 2026

Police sources say no criminality is suspected. — Elle McLogan, CBS News, 21 June 2026