Also means
criminal activity
Usage Note
Delincuencia refers to crime as a social phenomenon rather than a single act; use crimen or delito for a specific criminal offence. Delincuencia juvenil ('juvenile delinquency') is a common fixed phrase. The agent noun is delincuente (m/f, common gender).
Examples
"La delincuencia aumentó en la ciudad."
Natural Translation
Crime increased in the city.

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