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 Colorado, crimes are indeed categorized by their nature, aligning with the broader classification system used across various jurisdictions. Crimes against the person, such as assault, battery, rape, and murder, are offenses that cause physical harm or a threat of harm to individuals. These are considered very serious and are often felonies, carrying significant penalties including imprisonment. For example, Colorado Revised Statutes (C.R.S.) Title 18, Article 3 outlines offenses against the person, with varying degrees of assault and homicide offenses. On the other hand, crimes against property, such as criminal trespass, burglary, robbery, bribery, blackmail, theft, and arson, involve the deprivation or damage to someone's property. These can range from misdemeanors to felonies, depending on factors like the value of the property involved and the presence of any aggravating circumstances. The Colorado Revised Statutes, particularly Title 18, Articles 4 and 5, provide detailed definitions and penalties for these offenses. The state takes both categories of crimes seriously, with law enforcement agencies and the judiciary working to address and penalize such offenses appropriately.