| MARGO | One-named co-star of "Crime Without Passion" |
| SIGN | Indication of crime without gang leader (4) |
| PARAMOUNT | Chris McCarthy and Brian Robbins were named co-CEOs of this showbiz giant in 2022; the company did so well that each will receive a bonus above $18 million, as announced on Aug.6 |
| LYNCHLAW | Punishment of crimes without due process (5,3) |
| MESA | Appropriately named Colorado county |
| ALBA | Jessica, one of the stars of crime drama LA's Finest, is visiting local bar (4) |
| NICOLE | Star of crime drama Destroyer, ... Kidman (6) |
| NATHANIEL | Star of crime drama The Inspector Lynley Mysteries, --------- Parker (9) |
| EVANS | Star of crime drama series Endeavour, Shaun ----- (5) |
| KENNETH | Sir ------- Branagh, star of crime drama Wallander (7) |
| IDRISELBA | Star of crime drama Luther (5,4) |
| GROFF | Jonathan _, star of crime series Mindhunter (5) |
| IDRIS | Star of crime dramas Luther and The Wire, ----- Elba (5) |
| KEVIN | Star of crime drama Lewis (----- Whately) |
| BRENDA | Star of crime drama Vera and sitcom Kate & Koji, ------ Blethyn (6) |
| MERCILESS | Taking off after hideous crime without pity (9) |
| MICROMETER | It accurately measures organised computer crime without using CPU |
| ASCERTAIN | Discover a crime without trace, unusually ... (9) |
| ALAN | Lana's upset by Mr Davies, star of crime drama Jonathan Creek (4) |
| UNINTERESTED | Get together about North, relaxed and without passion (12) |
