Crimes are sometimes broadly classified or categorized by their nature—such as (1) crimes that are harmful to the victim’s body (assault, battery, rape, and murder) and are known as crimes against the person; and (2) crimes that are harmful to the victim by depriving him of his property or damaging his property and are known as crimes against property (criminal trespassing, burglary, robbery, bribery, blackmail, theft, arson).
In Oregon, crimes are classified into categories based on the nature of the offense. Crimes against the person include offenses that cause physical harm or are a threat to the physical safety of individuals, such as assault, battery, rape, and murder. These are considered serious offenses and are aggressively prosecuted, often carrying severe penalties including imprisonment, fines, and restitution. On the other hand, crimes against property involve the deprivation of a person's right to their property or damage to their property. This category includes crimes like criminal trespassing, burglary, robbery, bribery, blackmail, theft, and arson. The penalties for property crimes can vary widely depending on the severity of the offense, the value of the property involved, and the presence of aggravating factors. Both categories of crimes are addressed under Oregon Revised Statutes, and the state's criminal code outlines specific definitions, elements of each crime, and the associated penalties.