Often, they are most concerned about low-level crimes, like possession of a gun or drugs.

A small street gang that engages in sporadic low-level crime would not be seen as "organized".

"My guess is that there will continue to be a lot of low-level crime," said Bruce Schneier, an influential security expert.

The new courts, which handle low-level crimes and some civil matters, like housing disputes, have generally been well received.

Police have a range of alternatives they can use to address low-level crimes.

The low-level crime featured on the show happens every day, providing large quantities of material suitable for taping.

Some sound like slackers, with sketchy employment records and arrests for low-level crimes.

Police often ignore such low-level crimes because of the time and trouble required to take suspects downtown for arraignment.

They are career criminals who have learned that low-level crimes can provide a steady income.

He's bossing everyone around and he's committing all sorts of low-level crime.