Criminality
(noun)
The state of being a criminal; the quality or condition of being criminal.
Origin:
From latin criminalis "pertaining to crime".
Examples:
- The police were trying to lower the criminality rate in the city.
- He was arrested for his involvement in the organized criminality ring.
- The criminality of the crime was clear and the evidence was overwhelming.
- The high level of criminality in the area made it unsafe for residents.
- The criminal's criminality was evident in his past record of crimes.