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.

Sextortion

Sextortion, also known as webcam blackmail, is a form of image-based sexual abuse.

Sexual harassment

Sexual harassment is any kind of unwanted behaviour of a sexual nature that makes you feel scared, humiliated or intimidated, or that creates a hostile environment.

Spiking

Spiking is when someone gives you alcohol or drugs without your consent.

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.