There are two main types of crime: crimes against people and crimes against property. Crimes include vandalism, car theft, burglary, bike theft and violence.

Crimes against people

Crimes against people include: -

• assault
• rape
• sexual assault
• murder
• robbery

Crimes against property

Crimes against property include the following exclusive groups: -

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

Are all crimes the same?

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