Types of crimes
Theft
Robbery
Stealing something
Stealing something with the use of violence
The gang admitted they had committed four recent bank robberies.
Mugging
Quick and violent robbery that happens in a public place :
Police are concerned that mugging is on the increase.
Burglary
Breaking into a house or any building and stealing things from there
Davron, aged 19, was convicted on two charges of burglary.
She was found guilty of theft, but because of extenuating circumstances was not sent to prison.
Assault
An act of physical violence
Rape
An act of sexual violence
He had committed several rapes.
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Assaults on hospital staff have increased over the last year.
Murder
Another name for a killing
The newspaper article included a gruesome description of the murder.
Assassination
A murder for political or religious reasons
The president survived a number of assassination attempts.
Kidnapping
Abducting someone and holding a person captive, often for ransom.
The wife of a businessman was kidnapped from her home in London last night.
Hijacking
Fraud
A criminal deception that is aimed at a financial or personal gain
They spent five years in jail for fraud.
Blackmail
Demanding money or another benefit in return for not disclosing information.
They used the photographs to blackmail her into spying for them.
Public intoxication
Public drunkenness or being under the influence of drugs in public places
My classmate's dad was drinking alcohol in a public place
Shoplifting
Stealing goods from shops
Jahongir has been jailed three times for shoplifting
Streaking
Showing up nacked in public places
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Seizing a vehicle, aircraft or a vessel
The government adopted new measures to prevent hijacking.
Disorderly conduct
Disturbing other people with his/her behaviour.
Florida statutes set forth a number of different types of conduct that rise to the level of disorderly conduct.
Trespassing
Entering someone's property without permission
Local officials say that the campers are trespassing on public land.
Vandalism
Deliberate destruction of public or private property
Depending on the specific condition and the value of the material damage, vandalism is either a crime or a serious crime