Crime Vocabulary Quiz

To commit a crime means to break the law.

A crime against property involves illegal actions that harm or steal someone's possessions.

Theft occurs when someone takes something from someone else without their permission.

A thief is someone who steals things.

To steal means to take something from someone else without their permission.

Burglary is when someone breaks into a building to steal something.

A burglar is someone who breaks into a building to steal something.

To burgle is to break into a building to steal something.

Robbery involves stealing something from a person or place using force or threats.

A robber is someone who uses force or threats to steal.

To rob is to steal something using force or threats.

Pickpocketing involves stealing items like wallets or phones from someone's pocket or bag.

A pickpocket is someone who steals things from people's pockets or bags.

Shoplifting is when someone steals something from a store and leaves without paying.

A shoplifter is someone who steals from a store.

The intentional destruction or damage of property, such as spray painting graffiti or breaking windows.

The act of deliberately setting fire to property, often for destruction or insurance fraud.

The act of obtaining and using another person's personal information without permission, such as their name, social security number, or credit card information.

The intentional act of causing harm or threatening to cause harm to another person. It can include verbal threats, physical contact, or pointing a weapon.

The unlawful act of killing another person, often planned beforehand.

The unlawful killing of another person without premeditation, often due to negligence or recklessness.

A crime that directly harms individuals physically, emotionally, or psychologically. Examples include assault, murder, and manslaughter.

The act of using another person's personal data to commit fraud, make unauthorized purchases, or open accounts in their name.

A deceptive tactic used to obtain sensitive information, often through emails or websites that mimic legitimate sources.

The illegal act of accessing and using someone else's computer or mobile device without permission.

A criminal who uses deception or trickery to steal money or valuables from others.

A person who intentionally damages or destroys computers or computer systems.

A person who commits the act of arson.

A person who steals the identity of another person.

A person who commits the act of assault.

Manslaughter involving a heated moment where the offender is provoked and acts impulsively, leading to the death of another person.

Manslaughter where the death occurs due to the offender's reckless or negligent actions but without intent to harm.

The illegal act of taking someone against their will and holding them captive.

A pattern of unwanted behavior, either verbal, physical, or emotional, that makes the victim feel unsafe or threatened.

Repeated and unwanted surveillance, following, and contact with another person, causing them to feel fear or anxiety.

Abusive behavior used by one partner in a relationship to control or dominate the other. It can be physical, emotional, financial, or other forms of abuse.

Nonviolent crimes that are typically committed in businesses or personal situations, often involving deceit, fraud, or financial manipulation.

The deliberate act of deceiving someone for financial gain or personal advantage, often involving false claims, withholding the truth, or tricking people.

The act of offering, receiving, or giving something of value, usually money, in exchange for influence, favors, or special treatment.