Types of crime
There are many 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.
Image-based sexual abuse
Image-based sexual abuse (sometimes called 'revenge porn') is when someone shares sexually explicit images or videos of another person without their consent.
Modern slavery
Modern slavery is a serious and often hidden crime. It includes slavery, servitude, forced and compulsory labour, and human trafficking.
Murder or manslaughter
Bereavement is a painful experience for anyone, but when you lose someone because of the violent actions of another person – through murder or manslaughter – it can be particularly devastating.
Rape and sexual assault
If you’ve been raped or sexually assaulted, it was not your fault - no matter the circumstances. Find out how you can get help.
Robbery
A robbery is when someone takes something from you with violence or threats – usually (but not always) in the street or another public place.
Rural crime
Rural crime is a term that covers many different crimes and incidents that affect rural communities.
Sexual harassment
Sexual harassment is any kind of unwanted behaviour of a sexual nature that makes you feel humiliated or intimidated, or that creates a hostile environment.
Stalking
Stalking is fixated, obsessive, unwanted and repeated behaviour that makes you feel pestered and harassed.
Terrorism
Terrorist attacks are sudden and unpredictable and generally calculated to create a climate of fear or terror among the public. A terror attack can lead to an ongoing feeling of insecurity.
Violent crime
A violent crime is when someone physically hurts or threatens to hurt someone, and also includes crimes where a weapon is used.