"Safe cracking" is a term used to describe the illegal act of opening a locked safe without authorization. It is often associated with theft, robbery, and other types of criminal activity. Some synonyms for "safecracking" include safe-breaking, safe-picking, and safe-opening. Other related terms include lockpicking, locksmithing, and safecracker. These terms are often used interchangeably to describe the techniques used to gain access to locked safes and other secure locations. While these activities are illegal in most jurisdictions, they continue to be a fascinating subject for writers, filmmakers, and true crime enthusiasts.