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violent crime
A serious criminal offense in which physical violence is used or threatened against one or more people. Examples include murder, robbery, or serious bodily harm.
Der Angeklagte wurde wegen eines schweren Gewaltverbrechens zu einer langen Haftstrafe verurteilt.
The defendant was sentenced to a long prison term for a serious violent crime.
The word is a clear compound of 'die Gewalt' (violence) and 'das Verbrechen' (crime). So it literally refers to a 'violence crime.'
Die Polizei verzeichnete einen Anstieg der Gewaltverbrechen in der Region.
The police recorded an increase in violent crimes in the region.
'Gewaltverbrechen' (violent crime) is a term from legal and media language. You often hear or read it in police reports, court reports, and the news.
Der Journalist berichtete über die Aufklärung eines schweren Gewaltverbrechens.
The journalist reported on the solving of a serious violent crime.
In connection with this noun, the verbs 'ein Gewaltverbrechen begehen' (to commit a violent crime), 'aufklären' (to solve), or 'verhindern' (to prevent) are often used. A person can also be 'wegen eines Gewaltverbrechens angeklagt werden' (charged with a violent crime).
Die Polizei hat eine Sonderkommission eingerichtet, um das Gewaltverbrechen aufzuklären.
The police have set up a special commission to solve the violent crime.
crime
'das Verbrechen' and 'das Gewaltverbrechen' both refer to serious crimes. The difference is: 'Verbrechen' is more general. It can involve violence, but it can also refer to other serious crimes such as fraud. 'Gewaltverbrechen' is more precise and always means that physical violence is used or threatened against people. The words can be confused because many violent crimes are also crimes. When the violence is important, 'Gewaltverbrechen' is more precise. When you are speaking only generally about a serious crime, 'Verbrechen' fits better.
Nach dem Gewaltverbrechen in der Nähe haben viele Nachbarn Angst, abends allein nach Hause zu gehen.
After the violent crime nearby, many neighbors are afraid to walk home alone in the evening.
Nach dem Verbrechen wurde der Eingang des Geschäfts mit einem Band abgesperrt.
After the crime, the entrance to the store was cordoned off with tape.