Criminal law offences against property

  • Larceny and theft are the most common types of property crimes, with arson being the least common.
  • The most common types of property crimes are robbery, shoplifting, burglary, vandalism, arson, theft, larceny, trespassing, extortion, and embezzlement.
The 5 most common crimes against property are burglary, theft, criminal damage, motor vehicle theft, and arson. These crimes involve unlawful actions against 
The main offences against property are theft, offences of fraud, deception and making off without payment, criminal damage, arson, forgery, and forcible entry. Some offences against property, such as burglary, robbery, and blackmail, may also contain elements of offences against the person.

Does a crime require a person to take a property?

Certain crimes, like burglary, don't require that the offender complete the taking.
They only require unlawful entry with the intent to commit a crime.
Others need the actual taking of money or property.
Some offenses, such as:

  • robbery
  • require force or violence in the victim's presence.
    Most property crimes are classified into varying degrees.
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    What is a property crime?

    In a property crime, a victim's property is stolen or destroyed, without the use or threat of force against the victim.
    Property crimes include:

  • burglary and theft as well as vandalism and arson.
    NIJ supports projects that strive to understand and reduce the occurrence and impact of property crimes.
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    What is an example of a crime that doesn't deprive a property?

    Examples of crimes that unwillingly deprive an owner of property are far more abundant, including:

  • larceny
  • embezzlement
  • receiving stolen goods
  • extortion (blackmail)
  • robbery (a combination of violent crime and crime against property)
  • burglary
  • and industrial espionage
  • to name just a few.
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    What types of property crimes are supported by NIJ?

    Property crimes include:

  • burglary and theft as well as vandalism and arson.
    NIJ supports projects that strive to understand and reduce the occurrence and impact of property crimes.
    On this page, find links to articles, awards, events, publications, and multimedia related to property crimes.

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