- The crime rate rose.
- The crime rate went up.
- There was a sharp increase in crime.
(sharp = sudden and large) - There was a gradual rise in crime.
- There was a spike in crime.
(spike = a sudden increase and then decrease) - The crime rate reached its peak.
(peak = the highest point) - The crime rate plateaued.
(plateaued = stayed at the same level) - There was a slight decrease in crime.
- The crime rate dropped.
- The crime rate plummeted.
(= decreased a lot, very quickly)
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