Frequently Asked Questions
Offense 90F(Family Offenses, Nonviolent) is unlawful, nonviolent acts by a family member (or legal guardian) which threaten the physical, mental, or economic well-being or morals of another family member and which are not classified as other offenses, such as Assault, Incest, Statutory Rape, etc.
Animal Cruelty
Arson
Assault (Aggravated, Simple, Intimidation)
Bribery
Burglary/Breaking and Entering
Counterfeiting/Forgery
Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property
Drug/Narcotic Offenses
Embezzlement
Extortion/Blackmail
Fraud
Gambling
Homicide
Human Trafficking
Kidnapping/Abduction
Larceny Theft
Motor Vehicle Theft
Pornography/Obscene Material
Prostitution
Robbery
Sex Offenses, Forcible
Sex Offenses, Non-forcible
Stolen Property Offenses
Weapon Law Violations
Intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly taking an action that mistreats or kills any animal without just cause, such as torturing, tormenting, mutilation, maiming, poisoning, or abandonment. Included are instances of duty to provide care, e.g., shelter, food, water, care if sick or injured; transporting or confining an animal to fight with another; inflicting excessive or repeated unnecessary pain or suffering, e.g., uses objects to beat or injure an animal. This definition does not include proper maintenance of animals for show or sport; use of animals for food, lawful hunting, fishing or trapping.
Each NIBRS offense belongs to one of three categories: Crimes Against Persons, Crimes Against Property, and Crimes Against Society. Crimes Against Persons, e.g., murder, rape, and assault, are those whose victims are always individuals. The object of Crimes Against Property, e.g., robbery, bribery, and burglary, is to obtain money, property, or some other benefit. Crimes Against Society, e.g., gambling, prostitution, and drug violations, represent society’s prohibition against engaging in certain types of activity, they are typically victimless crimes in which property is not the object.
For counting purposes, agencies should count one offense for each victim of a Crime Against Person, one offense for each distinct operation of a Crime Against Property (with the exception of motor vehicle theft, where one offense is counted for each stolen vehicle), and one offense for each Crime Against Society.
What are the Violent Crimes included in the Gear Icon selection for Crime Rate per 1,000 popluation?
Violent Crime Stats included in the gear icon:
Homicide
90A Murder and Non-Negligent Manslaughter
Assault
13A Aggravated Assault
Sexual
11A Sexual Rape
11B Sodomy
11C Sexual Assault with Object
Robbery
120 Robbery