noun

an action or omission which constitutes an offence and is punishable by law.

shoplifting was a serious crime

offence,unlawful act,illegal act,misdemeanour,misdeed,wrong,felony,violation,transgression,fault,injury,malfeasance,malefaction,tort,trespass

verb

(especially in the army) charge with or find guilty of an offence.

they found the note and I got crimed for it