Types of Crime

Domestic crime

Non-accidental crime committed by members

Of the family

Professional Crime

When crime is pursued as a profession or day to day occupation

Blue collar crime (or) Street crime

Crime against person, property (theft, assault on a person, rape)

Victimless crime

Person who commits the crime is the victim of the crime.  E.g. Drug addiction

Hate crime

Crime done on the banner of religion, community, linguistics

Occupational Crime

Occupational crimes are illegal acts made possible through one’s lawful employment.

It is the secretive violation of laws regulating work activities.

When committed by office workers or professionals, occupational crime is called ‘white collar crime’.