crime scene

American  

[krahym seen] / ˈkraɪm ˌsin /

noun

plural

crime scenes

1. the immediate area where a crime was committed, especially as marked off by police and restricted to official investigators in order to avoid any interference or tampering.

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Other Word Forms

• crime-scene
  adjective

Example Sentences

Sapna also questioned why it took four years to exonerate Sougat when his DNA sample did not match the profile found at the crime scene.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

Police can dust a crime scene for fingerprints and get surveillance footage or nearby tollbooth records without identifying the suspect in advance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026

Law enforcement described the location as an active crime scene, though officials have not yet released details about the suspect’s identity or motive.

From Salon • Apr. 25, 2026

The department sent detectives from its specialized investigation division, who were joined by investigators from the coroner’s division and other crime scene specialists, according to the Sheriff’s Department.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

Then I start to think of my room like it's a crime scene.

From "Things Not Seen" by Andrew Clements