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 Idaho, crimes are indeed categorized by their nature, aligning with the broader classification found in many jurisdictions. Crimes against the person, such as assault, battery, rape, and murder, are addressed under Title 18 of the Idaho Code, which outlines crimes and punishments. These offenses focus on illegal acts that cause or intend to cause physical harm or threats to an individual. For example, assault and battery are covered under Chapter 9, with varying degrees of severity based on the circumstances and outcomes of the conduct. Rape and other sexual offenses are detailed in Chapter 61, and murder is classified under Chapter 40, with distinctions between different degrees of murder based on intent and premeditation. On the other hand, crimes against property, such as criminal trespassing, burglary, robbery, theft, arson, and others, are also found in Title 18. These crimes involve the unlawful taking, damaging, or intrusion upon someone's property. For instance, burglary and robbery are defined and penalized under Chapters 14 and 65, respectively, while theft and related offenses are covered in Chapter 24. Arson is addressed in Chapter 8, with varying degrees of severity depending on factors like the type of property and whether the act endangered human life. Idaho law provides specific definitions and penalties for each of these offenses, reflecting the state's approach to protecting both the personal safety and property of its residents.