noun
crime scene
Refers to the physical location where a crime occurred. Often used in police or legal contexts.
警察が犯罪場所を封鎖した。
The police cordoned off the crime scene.
現場 is a broader term for 'site' or 'scene' (e.g., construction site, accident scene), while 犯罪場所 specifically means 'crime scene'.
Compound of 犯罪 (crime) and 場所 (place).