Types Of Crime And Key Terminology Flashcards
To Be Able To Identify And Say The Different Types Of Crime And What They Mean
What is Terrorism?
Terrorism is violent acts such as bombings carried out for political/ideological/religious reasons.
What is a Victim?
A Victim is a person against whom a crime is committed.
What is Fraud?
Fraud is making false claims, usually in order to make money.
What is Mugging?
Mugging is attacking a person in the street in order to steal something.
What is a Traffic Offence?
A Traffic Offence are offences to do with driving and parking vehicles.
What is a Criminal?
A Criminal is someone who commits a serious crime, or lives a life of crime.
What is an Offender?
An Offender is a person who commits a crime (Often used for people under the age of eighteen).
What is Burglary?
Burglary is breaking into a building to steal.
What is Common Assault?
Common Assault is hitting or threatening to hit someone.
What is Vandalism?
Vandalism is damaging things on purpose, for example smashing up a phone box.
What is Forgery?
Forgery is faking a document or signature.
What is Domestic Violence?
Domestic Violence is violence at home; for example a man punching his wife.
What is an Environmental Crime?
An Environmental Crime is an action such as illegal dumping of harmful waste in rivers.
What is Crime?
Crime is an action that breaks the law.
