recidivism

noun

The repeating of or returning to criminal behavior by the same offender or type of offender.

noun

Relapse into crime; the conduct or condition of a recidivist.

noun

The state or quality of being recidivous; relapse

noun

Committing new offenses after being punished for a crime.

noun

Chronic repetition of criminal or other antisocial behavior.

noun

habitual relapse into crime