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street crime defined  

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  • At first glance, the term street crime, often considered a form of predatory crime, appears to be a relatively straightforward crime categorization. However, as a popular term among scholars, criminal justice practitioners, and the general public, there is no definitive definition of street crime. [Source: Encyclopedia of Street Crime in America; Street Crime Defined]

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