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CrimeWhat types of crime are there?

Factors including poverty, neglect, low self-esteem, alcohol and drug abuse can be connected to why people break the law. Some people are at risk of offending because of their circumstances.

Part of Modern StudiesCrime, law and the justice system

What types of crime are there?

There are two main types of crime - crimes against property and crimes against people (personal crimes).

Different types of crimes, vandalism, theft and violence to property and people

Property crime includes:

  • vandalism, including motor vehicle and property vandalism
  • motor vehicle theft-related incidents
  • theft by housebreaking
  • other household thefts including bicycle theft
  • personal theft excluding robbery

Personal crime includes:

  • assault
  • robbery
  • murder

Crimes against people are considered as more serious types of crime as they usually involve violence or threats of violence.

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