Identification and Types of Property Crimes

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

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

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.