Tide of lawlessness? (5,4)

I believe the answer is:

crime wave

(Other definitions for crime wave that I've seen before include "multitude of sins" , "series of offences" , "Surge in offences" , "Sudden rise in illegal acts" , "Upsurge in wrongdoing" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.

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