Identification and Types of Property Crimes

Property Crime may encompass a lot more behaviors than you think, click on the links below to learn more about different types of property crimes, and how to identify at a moment's notice, whether you, someone else, or a location is the target.

Arson

Arson involves any intentional fire setting or attempting to set fire to properties. It is also considered arson if one burns one's own property

Burglary

Also called breaking and entering (B&E) and housebreaking, burglary is the act of illegally entering a building or other areas without permission, typically with the intention of committing a further criminal offence.

Theft

Theft is the act of taking another person's property or services without that person's permission or consent with the intent to deprive the rightful owner of it.

Vandalism

Vandalism is the willful destruction or damage to a person's property or a publicly used property.

Extortion

Extortion is the use of threats to obtain the property of another person. Some threats may include: future harm, destroying one's property, injuring one's character or reputation, or death.