How many types of crimes exist?
Types of Crimes
Crimes can be classified in various ways depending on legal systems, but generally, they fall into several broad categories. Here are the primary types of crimes:
- Crimes Against Persons
- Murder
- Assault
- Kidnapping
- Rape
- Crimes Against Property
- Theft
- Burglary
- Arson
- Vandalism
- Crimes Against Public Order
- Disorderly conduct
- Riot
- Public intoxication
- Crimes Against the State
- Treason
- Espionage
- Terrorism
- Victimless Crimes
- Drug use
- Gambling (where illegal)
- Prostitution (where illegal)
- White-Collar Crimes
- Fraud
- Embezzlement
- Money laundering
- Organized Crimes
- Human trafficking
- Racketeering
- Illegal drug trade
Each of these categories contains many specific offenses. The legal definitions and number of crime types can vary between jurisdictions, but these are the most commonly recognized categories.