DIFFERENT TYPES OF CRIME IN ENGLISH

Types of Crimes! This lesson provides you some different types of crime in English. For example, A murder is different from a robbery, etc.
TYPES OF CRIMES

MURDER – if you kill somebody.

Examples: He promised to avenge his father’s murder.

SHOPLIFTING – if you steal items from shops.

Examples: If she carries on shoplifting, she’ll end up in jail.

ASSAULT – if you attack someone physically.

Examples: He was charged with assault with a deadly weapon

ARSON – if you deliberately start a fire.

Examples: There were riots, arson, and killings.

ROBBERY – if you take property unlawfully from someone or somewhere by force or threat.

Examples: The robbery was carried out by an armed gang.

BLACKMAIL – if you make someone give you money so that you don’t reveal their secrets.

Examples:  That was a terrible case of blackmail in the paper today.

MUGGING – if you attack and robe somebody in a public place

Examples: Crime is on the increase, especially mugging and burglary.

KIDNAPPING – if you abduct somebody and hold them captive.

Examples: The kidnapping occurred in broad daylight.