Crime in Panama City Glossary for IELTS

10 Crime terms

This glossary can help you prepare for the IELTS writing tasks related to Crime in Panama City.

burglary

noun

Illegal entry of a building with intent to commit a crime, especially theft.

Example: In 2010, we can see that burglary was the most common crime, with approximately 3,400 reported cases.

commit

verb

Perpetrate or carry out (a mistake, crime, or immoral act).

Example: The number of offences committed changed little over nine years.

downward

adjective

Moving or leading towards a lower place or level.

Example: The figure rose to around 3,700 in 2011, but then there was a downward trend until 2015.

generally

adverb

In most cases; usually.

Example: There was a marginal decrease in the following year, but from then on, the trend was generally upwards.

immediately

adverb

At once; instantly.

Example: We can see immediately that the greatest change occurred in the number of burglaries, while incidents of theft remained low but steady.

marginal

adjective

Minor and not important; not central.

Example: There was a marginal decrease in the following year, but from then on, the trend was generally upwards.

offence

noun

A breach of a law or rule; an illegal act.

Example: The number of offences committed changed little over nine years.

steady

adjective

Firmly fixed, supported, or balanced; not shaking or moving.

Example: We can see immediately that the greatest change occurred in the number of burglaries, while incidents of theft remained low but steady.

trend

noun

A general direction in which something is developing or changing.

Example: The figure rose to around 3,700 in 2011, but then there was a downward trend until 2015.

until

conduction

Up to the point in time or the event mentioned.

Example: In 2010, the number of cars being stolen stood at around 2,800 and followed a similar trend to burglary until 2013.