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Property Crimes<\/h1>\n\n
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\n By Lyle Therese A. Hilotin-Lee, J.D.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Rhonda Earhart, Esq.<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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Property crimes include many common crimes involving the taking or destruction of someone’s personal property. This is also referred to as vandalism. Property crimes range from larceny, shoplifting, and criminal mischief to more serious felonies like armed robbery and arson. <\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n

Although theft crimes focus on stolen goods, offenses like burglary involve criminal trespass. Criminal trespass<\/a> is unlawful entry with intent to commit a crime.<\/p>\n

Property crime charges vary in severity, depending on several factors. These factors include:<\/p>\n