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 Kansas, crimes are categorized into 'crimes against the person' and 'crimes against property' to reflect the nature of the offense and the primary interest harmed. Crimes against the person include offenses like assault, battery, rape, and murder, which directly harm or threaten harm to an individual's physical safety and well-being. These are considered particularly serious due to the direct impact on victims. On the other hand, crimes against property, such as criminal trespassing, burglary, robbery, bribery, blackmail, theft, and arson, involve the unlawful taking, damaging, or infringement of someone's property rights. These crimes are also taken seriously, as they affect the economic security and property interests of individuals. Kansas statutes define and penalize these crimes under the Kansas Criminal Code, and the severity of the punishment typically correlates with the gravity of the harm inflicted or intended.