Types of crime
There are lots of different types of crime, and people will react to crime differently. If you’ve been affected by crime and need support or information, please contact us.
Find out more about some of the specific types of crime below.
Antisocial behaviour
Antisocial behaviour is when you feel intimidated or distressed by a person's behaviour towards you.
Arson
Arson is when someone deliberately sets fire to someone else's property to damage it or to injure people.
Burglary
A burglary is when someone breaks into a building with the intention of stealing, hurting someone or committing unlawful damage.
Childhood abuse
Child abuse can happen in different ways, and can include neglect as well as physical, emotional and sexual abuse.
Crime abroad
Crime abroad covers any criminal offence that happens to you while outside England and Wales. This page also includes information about crime on cruise ships.
Cyber crime and online fraud
The term cyber crime refers to a variety of crimes carried out online.
Domestic abuse
Domestic abuse describes negative behaviours that one person exhibits over another within families or relationships.
Fraud
Fraud is when someone tricks or deceives you to gain a dishonest advantage.
Hate crime
Hate crime is the term used to describe an incident or crime against someone based on a part of their identity.
Modern Slavery
Modern Slavery is a serious and often hidden crime. It comprises slavery, servitude, forced and compulsory labour and human trafficking, which is the harbouring and transportation of individuals for exploitation.