Crime category
Detailed information on crime categories
The crime categories represented on BTP’s crime maps are the same categories used by Home Office forces, with the exception of anti–social behaviour, where non– notifiable public disorder offences are included in addition to the notifiable offences displayed by Home Office forces. The separate offence codes used in Scotland are also included where appropriate. Total notifiable offences are calculated by adding offences listed under ‘Other notifiable offences’ to the other crime categories detailed below (excluding non–notifiable anti–social behaviour).
The detailed offences which make up each crime category used are represented below:
Burglary (England & Wales) comprises the following offences G00 Aggravated burglary in a dwelling Theft Act 1968 Sec10
G01 Burglary house Theft Act 1968 Sec
9.1A or B
G02 Burglary booking office Theft Act 1968 Sec 9.1A or B
G03 Burglary parcel office Theft Act 1968 Sec 9.1A or B
G04 Burglary general office Theft Act 1968 Sec 9.1A or B
G05 Burglary warehouse Theft Act 1968 Sec
9.1A or B
G06 Burglary goods shed Theft Act 1968 Sec 9.1A or B
G07 Burglary workshop Theft Act 1968 Sec
9.1A or B
G08 Burglary stores Theft Act 1968 Sec
9.1A or B
G09 Burglary kiosks/shops Theft Act 1968 Sec 9.1A or B
G10 Burglary cabins Theft Act 1968 Sec
G11 Burglary tenants Theft Act 1968 Sec 9.1A or B
G12 Burglary refreshment rooms Theft Act 1968 Sec 9.1A or B
G13 Burglary garages Theft Act 1968 Sec
9.1A or B
G14 Burglary other premises Theft Act 1968 Sec 9.1A or B
G86 Aggravated burglary other than a dwelling
Theft Act 1968 Sec 10
Burglary (Scotland) comprises the following offences: G81 Theft by housebreaking other property –
Railway/Commercial Property
Common Law
G82 Theft by opening lockfast places (excl motor vehicle) Common Law G83 Housebreaking with intent to steal – Railway/Commercial
Property
Common Law
G84 OLP with intent to steal – excluding motor vehicles Common Law G88 Theft by housebreaking (Private Property) (non–dwelling) Common Law G89 Housebreaking with intent to steal (Private Property)
(dwelling)
Common Law
G90 Housebreaking with intent to steal (Private Property) (non dwelling)
Common Law
G91 Attempt Housebreaking with intent to steal (Private Property) (dwelling)
Common Law
G92 Attempt Housebreaking with intent to steal (Private Property) (non–dwelling)
Common Law
G87 Theft by housebreaking (Private Property) (dwelling) Common Law
Robbery Definition: THEFT ACT 1968 SEC 8(1)
“A person is guilty of robbery if he steals, and immediately before or at the time of doing so, and in order to do so, he uses force on any person or puts or seeks to put any person in fear of being then and there subjected to force.”
Robbery (England, Wales & Scotland) comprises the following offences:
F00 Robbery Theft Act 1968 Sec 8
F01 Assault with intent to rob Theft Act 1968 Sec 8
Violence (England & Wales) comprises the following offences:
A00 Murder Common Law
A01 Attempt murder Criminal Attempts Act 1981 Sec 1 A06 Soliciting to commit murder &
Conspiracy to commit murder
Offences against the Person Act 1861 Sec 4 & Criminal Law Act 1977 Sec1
B30 Assisting offender by impeding his apprehension or prosecution in a murder case
Criminal Law Act 1967 Sec 4 (1)
B06 Threats to kill Offences Against the Persons 1861 Sec16
A02 Manslaughter Common Law
A09 Causing death by careless
driving when under the influence of drink or drugs
Road Traffic Act 1988 Sec 3 (a)
A11 Causing or allowing the death of a child or vulnerable person
Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims Act 2004 Sec 5 A12 Causing death by careless or
inconsiderate driving
Road Traffic Act 1988 Sec 2B
A13 Causing death by driving, unlicensed, disqualified or uninsured drivers
Road Traffic Act 1988 Sec 21
A10 Corporate Manslaughter Corporate Manslaughter & Homicide Act 2007 Sec 1 (1) A04 Intentional destruction of a Infant Life Preservation 1929 Sec
viable unborn child 1 A05 Causing death by dangerous
driving
Road Traffic Act 1988 Sec 1
B00 Grievous bodily harm with intent Offences Against the Persons 1861 Sec 18
B07 Attempting to choke etc. in order to commit indictable offence
Offences Against the Persons 1861 Sec 21
B08 Using chloroform etc. to commit indictable offence
Offences Against the Persons 1861 Sec 22
B09 Causing bodily injury by explosion
Offences Against the Persons 1861 Sec 28
B12 Administering poison so as to endanger life
Offences Against the Persons 1861 Sec 23
B10 Causing explosions, sending explosive substance or throwing corrosive fluids with intent to do grievous bodily harm
Offences Against the Persons 1861 Sec 29
B23 Cruelty to and neglect child Children and Young Persons Act 1933 Sec 1
B11 Placing explosives in or near buildings with intent to do bodily harm
Offences Against the Persons 1861 Sec 30
B26 Chemical weapon offences Chemical Weapons Act 1996 Sec 2 B27 Use of noxious substances or
things to cause harm and
intimidate and Hoaxes involving substances/things
Anti–Terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001 Sec 113 & 114
C09 Firearms – Use Section 1 firearm to resist arrest
Firearms Act 1968 Sec 17.1
C10 Firearms – Use Shotgun to resist arrest
Firearms Act 1968 Sec 17.1
C11 Firearms – Use Air Weapon to resist arrest
Firearms Act 1968 Sec 17.1
L03 Causing danger to road users Road Traffic Act 1988 Sec 22a C06 Firearms – Possess Section 1
firearm or imitation with intent
to endanger life or cause serious injury to property
B25 Chemical weapon offences Chemical Weapons Act 1996 Sec 11
C05 Possession of explosives with intent to endanger life
Explosive Substances Act 1883 Sec 3(1)(b)
C07 Firearms – Possess Shotgun or imitation with intent to endanger life or cause serious injury to property
Firearms Act 1968 Sec 16
C08 Firearms – Possess airgun or imitation with intent to endanger life or cause serious injury to property
Firearms Act 1968 Sec 16
L00 Endangering railway passengers by placing anything on railway, taking up rails, changing points and signals etc.
Offences Against the Persons Act 1861 Sec 32
L02 Endangering railway passengers by unlawful acts, or by omission or neglect
Offences Against the Persons Act 1861 Sec 34
M28 Endangering railway passengers by throwing anything at railway carriages etc.
Offences Against the Persons Act 1861 Sec 33
L04 Railways – Destroying, damaging etc
Channel Tunnel Act 1987 Sec 1(7). Channel Tunnel (Security) Order 1994 Art 6
B01 Grievous bodily harm without intent, with or without weapon
Offences Against the Persons 1861 Sec 20
B02 Assault occasioning actual bodily harm
Offences Against the Persons 1861 Sec 47
B05 Assault with intent to resist arrestOffences Against the Persons 1861 Sec 38
B14 Drivers injuring persons by furious driving
Offences Against the Persons 1861 Sec 35
B22 Owner or person in charge allowing dog to be dangerously
out of control in a public place injuring any person
B31 Malicious Wounding Offences Against the Persons 1861 Sec 20
X01 Racially or Religiously
Aggravated – Grievous bodily harm without intent
Crime & Disorder Act 1998 Sec 29 (1)a
X02 Racially or Religiously Aggravated – Assault
occasioning actual bodily harm
Crime & Disorder Act 1998 Sec 29(1)b
X14 Racially or Religiously
aggravated Malicious wounding
Crime & Disorder Act 1998 Sec 29 (1)a
B13 Administering poison with intent to injure or annoy
Offences Against the Persons 1861 Sec 24
S07 Harassment – Fear or provocation of violence
Protection from Harassment Act 1997 Sec 4
S08 Harassment – Breach of
conditions of injunction against harassment
Protection from Harassment Act 1997 Sec 3
S09 Harassment – no violence Protection from Harassment Act 1997 Sec 2
S10 Harassment – Breach of restraining order
Protection from Harassment Act 1997 Sec 5
X10 Racially or Religiously
Harassment – Racial Section 2 Protection from Harassment Act 1997.
Crime & Disorder Act 1998 Sec 32(1)
Z71 Harassment – Causing
Intentional harassment alarm or distress
Public Order Act 1986 Sec 4A
Z77 Fear or Provocation of violence Public Order Act 1986 Sec 4 Z78 Harass/alarm/distress Public Order Act 1986 Sec 5 X07 Racially or Religiously
Aggravated – harassment, alarm or distress – Section 5 offence
Crime & Disorder Act 1998 Sec 31(1)c
X08 Racially or Religiously Aggravated – Intentional
harassment, alarm or distress – Section 4a offence 31(1)b X09 Racially or Religiously Aggravated – Fear or provocation of violence – Section 4 offence
Crime & Disorder Act 1998 Sec 31(1)a
C03 Firearms – Posses firearm or imitation firearm with Intent to cause fear of violence
Firearms Act 1968 16(a)
C04 Firearms – Other offences – Serious only not covered by other BTP codes
Firearms 1968
C12 Firearms – Possess Section 1 firearm while committing or being arrested for Schedule 1 offence
Firearms Act 1968 Sec 17.2
C13 Firearms – Possess Shotgun while committing or being arrested for Schedule 1 offence
Firearms Act 1968 Sec 17.2
C14 Firearms – Possess Air Weapon while committing or being arrested for Schedule 1 offence
Firearms Act 1968 Sec 17.2
C15 Firearms – Possess firearm or imitation firearm with intent to commit indictable offence or to resist arrest or prevent the arrest of another
Firearms Act 1968 Sec 18.1
C16 Firearms – Possess Shotgun with intent to commit indictable offence
Firearms Act 1968 Sec 18.1
C17 Firearms – Possess Air Weapon with intent to commit indictable offence
Firearms Act 1968 Sec 18.1
Z56 Possess offensive weapon Prevention of Crimes Act 1953 Sec 1
Z57 Having an article with blade or point in public place
Criminal Justice Act 1988 Sec 139
B23 Cruelty to and neglect child Children and Young Persons Act 1933 Sec 1
B15 Abandoning child under two years
Offences Against the Persons 1861 Sec 27
B16 Child abduction Child Abduction Act 1984 as amended by the Children’s Act 1989
B17 Administering drugs or using instruments to procure abortion
Offences Against the Persons 1861 Sec 58
B18 Procuring drugs etc. to cause abortion
Offences Against the Persons 1861 Sec 59
A08 Cause death by aggravated vehicle taking
Aggravated Vehicle Taking Act 1992 Sec 12
Z79 Assault without injury on a constable
Police Act 1996 Sec 89
Z35 Assaulting designated/accredited person or person assisting
Police Reform Act 2002 Sec 46(1)
Z36 Resisting or wilfully obstructing designated/accredited person or person assisting
Police Reform Act 2002 Sec 46(2)
Z70 Common assault/battery with no injury
Criminal Justice Act 1988 Sec 39
X03 Racially Aggravated – Common Assault with no injury
Crime & Disorder Act 1998 Sec 29
Violence (Scotland) comprises the following offences:
A00 Murder Common Law
A01 Attempted Murder Common Law
K00 Threats/Extortion Common Law
A02 Culpable homicide (common law) Common Law A10 Corporate Manslaughter (not to be raised
until CPS direct case made out 1 crime per victim) NEW
Corporate Manslaughter & Homocide Act 2007 Sec 1 (1)
B17 Cause or procure a pregnant woman to abort
Common Law
A09 Death by careless driving when under influence of drink or drugs
Road Traffic Act 1988 Sec 3 (a)
A12 Causing death by careless or
inconsiderate driving (not to be raised until CPS direct case made out 1 crime per victim) NEW
Road Traffic Act 1988 Sec 2B
B00 Serious Assault Common Law
B28 Drugging Common Law
B26 Chemical weapon offences (Use of Chemical Weapons)
Chemical Weapons Act 1996 Sec 2
B27 Use of noxious substances or things to cause harm and intimidate and Hoaxes involving substances/things
Anti–Terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001 Sec 113 & 114
C09 Firearms – Possess firearm to resist arrest Firearms Act 1968 Sec 17.1 C10 Firearms – Use Shotgun to resist arrest Firearms Act 1968 Sec 17.1 C11 Firearms – Use Air Weapon to resist
arrest
Firearms Act 1968 Sec 17.1
L03 Cause danger to other road users Road Traffic Act 1988 Sec 22 (a)
B25 Chemical weapon offences (Premises or Equipment for producing chemical weapon)
Chemical Weapons Act 1996 Sec 11
C05 Explosive Offences Explosive Substances Act
1883 C06 Firearms – Possess firearm or imitation
with intent to endanger life or cause serious injury to property
Firearms Act 1968 Sec 16
C07 Firearms – Possess Shotgun or imitation with intent to endanger life or cause serious injury to property
Firearms Act 1968 Sec 16
C08 Firearms – Possess airgun or imitation with intent to endanger life or cause serious injury to property
Firearms Act 1968 Sec 16
L01 Culpable and Reckless conduct – Route Crime
B04 Common Assault Common Law
B05 Resist Arrest Police (Scotland) Act 1967
Sec 41 (1)(a)
B22 Injury by dangerous dog Dangerous Dogs Act 1989 1 (3) (6)
B28 Drugging Common Law
S12 Breach of non Harassment Order (Criminal court)
Protection From Harassment Act 1997 Sec 9
S13 Breach of non Harassment Order (Civil court)
Civil Court
X10 Racially aggravated harassment Criminal Law
(Consolidation) (S) Act 1995 Sec 50A(1)(a) S01 Breach of the Peace
Serious/Sexual/Football related
Common Law
C02 Firearms – Possess with intent to commit an offence listed in schedule 2.
Firearms Act 1968 17(2)
C03 Firearms – Posses firearm with Intent to cause fear of violence
Firearms Act 1968 16(a)
C04 Firearms other offences – Serious only not covered
Firearms Act 1968
C12 Firearms – Possess on arrest Firearms Act 1968 Sec 17.2 C13 Firearms – Possess Shotgun on arrest Firearms Act 1968 Sec 17.2 C14 Firearms – Possess Air Weapon on arrest Firearms Act 1968 Sec 17.2 C15 Firearms – Possess firearm or imitation
firearm with intent to commit offence or to resist arrest or prevent the arrest of another
Firearms Act 1968 Sec 18.1
C16 Firearms – Possess Shotgun with intent to commit offence
Firearms Act 1968 Sec 18.1
C17 Firearms – Possess Air Weapon with intent to commit offence
Firearms Act 1968 Sec 18.1
C01 Offensive Weapons – Possession Criminal Law Consolidation Scotland Act 1995 Sec 47
Z57 Having in a public place an article with a blade or point
Carrying of Knives etc (S) Act 1993 Sec 1
B23 Wilfully ill–treating, neglecting,
abandoning, or exposing a person under 16
Children & Young Persons Scotland Act 1937 Sec 12
B16 Child Stealing (Plagium) Common Law
B17 Cause or procure a pregnant woman to abort
Common Law
B03 Assault Police Police (Scotland) Act 1967
Sec 41(1)(a)
Z70 Petty Assault Common Law
Vehicle (England & Wales) comprises the following offences: J25 Aggravated vehicle taking Theft Act 1968
Sec 12a
J10 Theft from vehicle Theft Act 1968
Sec 1
J11 Theft of motor vehicle Theft Act 1968 Sec 1
J14 Take motor vehicle without owners consent or being carried in it
Theft Act 1968 Sec 12
J26 Theft – From Cycle Theft Act 1968
Sec 1
Vehicle (Scottish) comprises the following offences: J10 Theft from a motor vehicle not
elsewhere classified
Common Law
G76 Theft by OLP from a motor vehicle Common Law G77 OLP with intent to steal from a motor
vehicle
Common Law
J26 Theft – From Cycle Common Law
J14 Motor vehicle taking and driving away Road Traffic Act 1988 Sec 178
Non Notifiable Anti Social Behaviour (England & Wales) comprises the following offences:
Z01 Byelaws – Offences re dry trains Bye law 4 [Sub section 2] Z03 Byelaws – Passenger control Bye law 1, Bye law 9 [Sub
sections 4 and 5], Bye laws 10 and 12, Bye law 13 [Sub section 1]
Z04 Byelaws – Public order related Bye laws 2 and 3, Bye law 4 [Sub section 1], Bye law 5, Bye law 6 [Sub sections 1 to 6 and sub section 8], Bye law 7, Bye law 11 [Sub section 2], Bye law 16 [Sub sections 3 to 7]
Z19 Fail to conform with a written direction given by a police officer to leave a location and prohibiting them from returning for up to 48 hours.
Violent Crime Reduction Act 2006 Sec 27
Z40 Drunk & Disorderly Criminal Justice Act 1967 Sec 91
Z41 Drunk & incapable Licensing Act 1872 Sec 12 Z42 Drunk in charge of a child under 7 years Licensing Act 1902 Sec 12 Z43 Firearms – Drunk in charge of a firearm Licensing Act 1872 Sec 12 Z44 Leave/Deposit Litter s.87(1) & (5)
Environmental Protection Act 1990
Z45 Alcohol sports events Sports Events Act 1985 Sec 1
Z46 Alcohol Licensing offences Various
Z72 Breach of peace Common Law
Z83 Indecent Phone Calls Telecoms Act 1984 Sec 43 Z94 Consume alcohol in a designated public
place, contrary to requirement by constable not to do so
Criminal Justice and Police Act 2001
Non Notifiable Anti Social Behaviour (Scottish) comprises the following offences: S01 Breach of the Peace
Serious/Sexual/Football related
Common Law
Z01 Byelaws – Offences re dry trains Bye law 4 [Sub section 2] Z03 Byelaws – Passenger control Bye law 1, Bye law 9 [Sub
sections 4 and 5], Bye laws 10 and 12, Bye law 13 [Sub section 1]
Z04 Byelaws – Public order related Bye laws 2 and 3, Bye law 4 [Sub section 1], Bye law 5, Bye law 6 [Sub sections 1 to 6 and sub section 8], Bye law 7, Bye law 11 [Sub section 2], Bye law 16 [Sub sections 3 to 7]
Z41 Drunk and incapable and habitual drunkenness
Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 Z42 Drunk in charge of a child Civic Government
(Scotland) Act 1982 Z45 Alcohol offences, travelling to and from
sporting event
Criminal Law (Consoldn) (S) Act 1995 Sec 19 Z46 Alcohol Licencing offences Licensing (Scotland) Act
1976
Z72 Breach of the peace Common Law
Z76 False Calls to Fire Service Fire Services Act 1947 Sec 31
Z83 Breach of the Peace
Nuisance/Obscene/False Phone calls
Telecommunications Act 1984 Sec 43
Z94 Consumption of alcohol in designated places.
Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973
Z95 Urinating in public Civic Government
(Scotland) Act 1982 Sec 47
Other Notifiable (England & Wales) comprises the following offences:
B19 Concealment of birth Offences Against the
B20 False imprisonment Common Law C21 Firearms – Possess purchase acquire or
distribute any prohibited weapon or ammunition
Firearms Act 1968 Sec 5.1
C22 Firearms – Posses firearm or imitation firearm with Intent to cause fear of violence
Previously possess firearm or imitation firearm
D02 Persistently soliciting a person or persons for prostitution includes soliciting from or having just left a motor vehicle
Previously soliciting for prostitution
E11 Kidnapping Common Law
E14 Committing an act outraging public decency
Common Law
E20 Sexual Assault on a Male aged 13 and over Sexual Offences Act 2003 S.2/3
E21 Sexual Assault on a Male Child under 13 Sexual Offences Act 2003 S.6/7
E22 Rape of a Female aged 16 and over Sexual Offences Act 2003 S.1
E23 Rape of a Female Child under16 Sexual Offences Act 2003 S.1
E24 Rape of a Female Child under 13 Sexual Offences Ac 2003 S.5
E25 Rape of a Male aged 16 and over Sexual Offences Act 2003 S.1
E26 Rape of a Male Child under 16 Sexual Offences Act 2003 S.1
E27 Rape of a Male Child under 13 Sexual Offences Ac 2003 S.5
E28 Sexual Assault on a Female aged 13 or over
Sexual Offences Act 2003 S.2/3
E29 Sexual Assault on a Female Child under 13 Sexual Offences Act 2003 S.6/7
E30 Sexual Activity involving a Child under 13 Sexual Offences Act 2003 S.8 to 13
E31 Causing a person to engage in Sexual Activity without Consent
Sexual Offences Act 2003 S.4
E32 Sexual Activity involving a Child under 16 Sexual Offences Act S.9 to 13
E33 Familial Sexual Offences (Incest) Sexual Offences Act 2003 S.25 /26/64/65 E36 Abuse of Children through Prostitution &
Pornography
Sexual Offences Act 2003 S.14/47 to 50
E39 Sexual Grooming Sexual Offences Ac
2003 S.15 E40 Other Sex offences (includes administering
a substance with intent to commit a sexual offence)
Sexual Offences Act 2003*
E41 Exposure Sexual Offences Act
2003 S.66 E42 Persistently soliciting a person or persons
for prostitution includes soliciting from or having just left a motor vehicle
Sexual Offences Act 1985 Section 1 & 2
E43 Sex Offenders – Breach of Sex Offenders Order
Sexual Offences Act 2003 Sec 113
E44 Sex Offenders – Fail to notify police name/address or gives false information as to name/address
Sexual Offences Act 2003 Sec 91
H00 Going equipped (for burglary or to steal) Theft Act 1968 Sec 25 H02 Interfere with a motor vehicle Criminal Attempts Act
1981 Sec 9
J00 Theft – Mail Theft Act 1968 Sec 1
J01 Theft – Goods in transit Theft Act 1968 Sec 1
J02 Theft – Luggage Theft Act 1968 Sec 1
J03 Theft – Personal Property Theft Act 1968 Sec 1
J04 Theft – From Person Theft Act 1968 Sec 1
J05 Theft – of cash by staff Theft Act 1968 Sec 1 J06 Theft – of undertakings cash by public Theft Act 1968 Sec 1
J07 Theft – from vending machines Theft Act 1968 Sec 1 J08 Theft – Undertakings stores Theft Act 1968 Sec 1 J09 Theft – Goods in transit
(containers/vehicles)
Theft Act 1968 Sec 1
J12 Theft – miscellaneous Theft Act 1968 Sec 1
J13 Theft pedal cycle Theft Act 1968 Sec 1
J15 Handling/receiving stolen goods Theft Act 1968 Sec 22
J19 Violation of Mail Post Office Act 1953 Sec
53
J20 Theft in dwelling Theft Act 1968 Sec 1
J21 Theft – Abstract Electricity Theft Act 1968 Sec 13
J22 Theft by shoplifting Theft Act 1968 Sec 1
J23 Remove articles from public display Theft Act 1968 Sec 11 J24 Assist in the handling/retention of stolen
property
Theft Act 1968 Sec 22
J27 Theft – from buffet trolley Theft Act 1968 Sec 1
J28 Theft – of Plant Theft Act 1968 Sec 1
J29 Theft of Cable DRUM LIVE Theft Act 1968 Sec 1 J30 Theft of Metal DRUM NON LIVE Theft Act 1968 Sec 1 J31 Concealing or disguising criminal property Proceeds of Crime Act
2002 Sec 327 J32 Facilitates acquisition, retention, use or
control of criminal property, by or on behalf of another person
Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 Sec 328
J33 Acquisition, use and possession committed when a person acquires, possesses or uses criminal property and they fail to make an authorised disclosure of these matters to the authorities.
Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 Sec 329
K00 Blackmail Theft Act 1968 Sec 21
K02 Other frauds previously other fraud
K07 Other fraud by co director Companies Act 1985 Sec 70(1)
K10 Destroy/deface/suppression of documents Theft Act 1968 Sec 20–1 K13 Make off without payment Theft Act 1978 Sec 3
K14 Other frauds Various
K15 Conspiracy to defraud Common Law
K16 Poss. Or Sup. Fraud Telecoms Telecommunications Act 1984 Sec 42
K17 Trade description Trade Description Act
1968 K22 Making for sale or hire or possess or
distribute articles which infringe copyright
Copyright Designs and Patents Act 1988 S 107
K23 Fraudulent trading Companies Act 1985 Sec
458 K30 False Representation– intending to make
a gain for himself or another or cause loss to another
Fraud Act 2005 Sec 2
K31 False Representation (intending to make a gain for himself or another or cause loss to another) Cheque and credit card fraud only
Fraud Act 2005 Sec 2
K32 Failing to disclose information (intending to make a gain for himself or another or cause loss to another)
Fraud Act 2005 Sec 3
K33 Abuse of position (occupies a position to safeguard the financial interests of another abuses that position)
Fraud Act 2005 Sec 4
K34 Possession of Articles for use in Fraud (possession or control any article for use in the course of or in connection with fraud)
Fraud Act 2005 Sec 6
K35 Possession of Articles for use in Fraud (possession or control any article for use in the course of or in connection with fraud) Cheque and credit card fraud only
K36 Making or supply articles (makes, adapts, supplies or offers to supply article
knowing it is designed or adapted for use in fraud) Apart from cheque and Credit Card fraud
Fraud Act 2005 Sec 7
K37 Making or supply articles (makes, adapts, supplies or offers to supply article
knowing it is designed or adapted for use in fraud) Cheque and credit card fraud only
Fraud Act 2005 Sec 7
K38 Obtaining Services Dishonestly (obtains service on the basis payment has been/is being made) Apart from cheque and credit card fraud
Fraud Act 2005 Sec 11
K39 Obtaining Services Dishonestly (obtains service on the basis payment has been/is being made) Travel Frauds indictable
Fraud Act 2005 Sec 11
K40 Obtaining Services Dishonestly (obtains service on the basis payment has been/is being made) Cheque and credit card fraud only
Fraud Act 2005 Sec 11
K41 With intent knowingly possess
false/improperly obtained/another’s ID (with the intention of using for
establishing registerable facts about himself)
Identity Cards Act 2006 Sec 25
K42 With intent make/possess/have under your control apparatus/article/material designed/adapted for making false ID cards)
Identity Cards Act 2006 Sec 25
K43 Possess/control a false/improperly obtained ID card or document or apparatus for making
Identity Cards Act 2006 Sec 25(5)
L08 Destroy/damage property with intent to endanger life
Criminal Damage Act 1971 Sec 1
M00 Malicious obstruction Malicious Damage Act
1861 Sec 36
M01 Damage build/works Criminal Damage Act
M02 Damage rolling stock Criminal Damage Act 1971 Sec 1
M03 Damage S&T equipment Criminal Damage Act 1971 Sec 1
M04 Damage tenants property Criminal Damage Act 1971 Sec 1
M05 Damage other Criminal Damage Act
1971 Sec 1
M06 Threat to destroy/damage property Criminal Damage Act 1971 Sec 2 (a)
M07 Possess items with intent destroy/damage property
Criminal Damage Act 1971 Sec 3(a)
M08 Arson buildings/works Criminal Damage Act
1971 Sec 1
M09 Arson rolling stock Criminal Damage Act
1971 Sec 1
M10 Arson endangering life Criminal Damage Act 1971 Sec 1
M11 Malicious obstruction with intent Malicious Damage Act 1861 Sec 35
M18 Damage to motor vehicle Criminal Damage Act 1971 Sec 1
M19 Arson other Criminal Damage Act
1971 Sec 1
M29 Graffiti Criminal Damage Act
1971 Sec 1
M30 Criminal damage pedal cycle Criminal Damage Act 1971 Sec 1
M31 Damage rolling stock by stone throwing Criminal Damage Act 1971 Sec 1
M32 Graffiti Murals Criminal Damage Act
1971 Sec 1
M33 Graffiti Etching Criminal Damage Act
1971 Sec 1
N01 Forgery – Copying false instrument– Orders, stamps, shares, passports,
immigration documents, cheques, drafts, cheque cards, debit cards, credit cards etc.
Forgery and
Counterfeiting Act 1981 Sec 2
N02 Forgery – Using false instrument – Orders, stamps, shares, passports,
immigration documents, cheques, drafts, cheque cards, debit cards, credit cards etc
Forgery and
Counterfeiting Act 1981 Sec 3
N03 Forgery – Reproduce bank note & coins no intent
Forgery and
Counterfeiting Act 1981 Sec 18 – 19
N07 Forgery – Possess false instrument – Orders, stamps, shares, passports,
immigration documents, cheques, drafts, cheque cards, debit cards, credit cards etc.
Forgery and
Counterfeiting Act 1981 Sec 5(4)
N08 Forgery – Currency offence Tender counterfeit currency as genuine
Forgery and
Counterfeiting Act 1981 Sec 15
N09 Forgery – Copying false instrument– Orders, stamps, shares, passports,
immigration documents, cheques, drafts, cheque cards, debit cards, credit cards etc.
Previously copy false instrument
N10 Forgery – Prescription Forgery and
Counterfeiting Act 1981 Sec 1 & –2
N11 Forgery – Use forged Prescription Forgery and
Counterfeiting Act 1981 Sec 3 –4
N14 Forgery – Possess Counterfeit Money Forgery and
Counterfeiting Act 1981 Sec 16
P00 Bribery & corruption Corrupt Practices Act 1889–1906
R01 Attempts to Pervert the course of justice fabrication of evidence/cause person to be wrongly convicted
Common Law
R03 Bail – indemnify surety for Bail Bail Act 1976 Sec 9 R04 False statement perjury Perjury Act 1911 Sec 2
R07 Intimidation/Threats/Harm/injure witness, juror or person assisting in the
investigation
Criminal Justice Act1994 Sec 51
S02 Affray – A person is guilty of affray if he uses or threatens unlawful violence towards another
Public Order Act 1986 Sec 3
S03 Public order other Various
S04 Riot – 12 or more persons who are present together use or threaten unlawful violence
Public Order Act 1986 Sec 1
S05 Violent disorder – 3 or more persons who are present together use or threaten unlawful violence
Public Order Act 1986 Sec 2
S06 Placing any article in any place or dispatching articles by post, rail or other means with the intention of inducing some other person to believe it is likely to explode or ignite (bomb hoax)
Previously used for bomb hoax
S11 Public nuisance Common Law
U00 Other Notifiable Crimes not listed ONLY RECORD NOTIFIABLE OFFENCES USING THIS CODE FOR NON NOTIFIABLE
OFFENCES USE Z86
U02 Abscond Lawful Custody Common Law
V01 Rabies control Animal Health Act 1981
V02 Facilitate illegal entry into the United Kingdom
Immigration Act 1971 Sec 25
V03 Aliens and Immigration Offences – illegal entry into the UK
Immigration Act 1971 Sec 24 (1)(a)
W00 Unlawful import/export class A drugs Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 Sec 3
W01 Do not use new codes created Previously supply drugs W02 Do not use new codes created Previously possession of
W03 Do not use new codes created Previously drugs other
W04 Cannabis production Misuse of Drugs Act 1971
Sec 6(2)
W09 Obstruct powers of search Misuse of drugs 1971 S23 W10 Cannabis possession Misuse of drugs 1971 S5 W11 Unlawful import/Export class B drugs Misuse of drugs 1971 S3 W12 Unlawful import/Export class C drugs Misuse of drugs 1971 S3 W13 Unlawful import/export class unspecified
drugs
Misuse of drugs 1971 S3
W14 Cocaine production Misuse of drugs 1971 S2
W15 Cocaine supply Misuse of drugs 1971
S4(3)
W16 Cocaine possession Misuse of drugs 1971
S5(2)
W17 Cocaine possession with intent to supply Misuse of drugs 1971 S5(3)
W18 Heroin production Misuse of drugs 1971 S2
W19 Heroin supply Misuse of drugs 1971
S4(3)
W20 Heroin possession Misuse of drugs 1971
S5(2)
W21 Heroin possession with intent to supply Misuse of drugs 1971 S5(3)
W22 Other class A production Misuse of drugs 1971 S2
W23 Other class A supply Misuse of drugs 1971
S4(3)
W24 Other class A possession Misuse of drugs 1971 S5(2)
W25 Other class A possession with intent to supply
Misuse of drugs 1971 S5(3)
W26 Other class B production Misuse of drugs 1971 S2
S4(3)
W28 Other class B possession Misuse of drugs 1971 S5(2)
W29 Other class B possession with intent to supply
Misuse of drugs 1971 S5(3)
W30 Other class C production Misuse of drugs 1971 S2
W31 Other class C supply Misuse of drugs 1971
S4(3)
W32 Other class C possession Misuse of drugs 1971 S5(2)
W33 Other class C possession with intent to supply
Misuse of drugs 1971 S5(3)
W34 Unspecified production Misuse of drugs 1971 S2
W35 Unspecified supply Misuse of drugs 1971
S4(3)
W36 Unspecified possession Misuse of drugs 1971 S5(2)
W37 Unspecified possession with intent to supply
Misuse of drugs 1971 S5(3)
W38 Concealing or disguising criminal property, Drug Trafficking only.
Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 Sec 327
W40 Acquisition, use and possession committed when a person acquires, possesses or uses criminal property and they fail to make an authorised disclosure of these matters to the authorities, Drug Trafficking only.
Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 Sec 329
X04 Racially Aggravated – Criminal Damage Dwelling
Crime & Disorder Act 1998 Sec 30
X05 Racially Aggravated – Damage Not a Dwelling
Crime & Disorder Act 1998 Sec 30
X06 Breach of anti Social Behaviour Order Previously used for breach of ASBO
X11 Racially Aggravated – damage to a motor vehicle
Crime & Disorder 1998 Sec 30
X12 Racially Aggravated – Criminal Damage Other
Crime & Disorder Act 1998 Sec 30
Y06 Breach of anti Social Behaviour Order Crime & Disorder Act 1998 Sec 1
Z16 Kerb crawling Sexual Offences Act 1985
Sec 1
Z17 Soliciting for prostitution Sex Offences 1985 Sec 2 Z59 Knives – Other Offences sells or offers or
exposes for sale or hire or has in their possession for sale or hire
Knives Act 1997
Z60 Road Traffic –Dangerous driving Road Traffic Act 1988 Sec 2
Z65 Take pedal cycle w/o consent Theft Act 1968 Sec 12 Z73 Placing any article in any place or
dispatching articles by post, rail or other means with the intention of inducing some other person to believe it is likely to explode or ignite (bomb hoax)
Criminal Law Act 1977 Sec 51
Z74 Communicating false information alleging presence of bomb
Criminal Law Act 1977 Sec 51
Z82 Resist or obstruct police Police Act 1996 Sec 89
Z87 Indecent exposure Vagrancy Act 1824 S 4
Z88 Indecent exposure Town Police 1847 S 28
Z89 Indecent exposure Common Law
Other Notifiable (Scottish) comprises the following offences:
B24 Abduction Common Law
D02 Offences related to Prostitution Criminal Law Consolidation Scotland Act 1995 Sec 12 D04 Sexual Offences – Homosexual acts Criminal Law Consolidation
Scotland Act 1995 Sec 13
E00 Rape of a Female Common Law
E02 Indecent Assault Female Common Law E03 Lewd and libidinous practices Common Law E05 Sexual Offences – Public Indecency Common Law E43 Sex Offenders – Breach of Sex Offenders
Order
Crime and Disorder Act 1988 Sec 22(1)
F00 Robbery Common Law
F01 Assault with intent to rob Common Law G78 Theft OLP Vending Machine Common Law G79 Theft OLP with intent to steal from
Vending Machine
Common Law
H00 Convicted thief in possession Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 Sec 58
H01 Found in a building with intent to steal Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 Sec 57
J00 Theft – Mail Common Law
J01 Theft – Goods in transit Common Law
J02 Theft – Luggage Common Law
J03 Theft – Personal Property Common Law
J04 Theft – From Person Common Law
J05 Theft – of cash by staff Common Law
J06 Theft – of undertakings cash by public Common Law J07 Theft – from vending machines Common Law J08 Theft – Undertakings stores Common Law J09 Theft – Goods in transit
(containers/vehicles)
Common Law
J11 Theft of motor vehicle & contents Common Law
J12 Theft – Other Common Law
J13 Theft of pedal cycle Common Law
J15 Reset Common Law
J18 Clandestine Possession Common Law
J19 Violation of Mail Post Office Act 1953 Sec 53
J22 Theft by shoplifting Common Law
J27 Theft – from buffet trolley Common Law
J28 Theft – of Plant Common Law
J29 Theft of Cable Common Law
J30 Theft of Metal (NEW) Common Law
K01 Fraud Common Law
K04 Fraud – Travel Fraud serious offences Common Law K05 Breach of trust and Embezzlement Common Law
K15 Conspiracy Common Law
K17 Trade Description Offences Trade Descriptions Act 1968 K41 With intent knowingly possess
false/improperly obtained/another’s ID (with the intention of using for
establishing registrable facts about himself)
Identity Cards Act 2006 Sec 25 (1)
K43 Possess/control a false/improperly obtained ID card or document or apparatus for making (ID that is false/improperly obtained/relating to someone else or any apparatus article or material designed or adapted for making false documents)
Identity Cards Act 2006 Sec 25 (5)
L07 Culpable and Reckless conduct – Other Common Law M00 Malicious Mischief (Obstruction) Common Law M01 Malicious Mischief – Vandalism
Building/Works
Common law / criminal Law (Consolidation) (Scotland) Act 1995 Sec 52
M02 Malicious Mischief – Vandalism Rolling Stock
Common law / criminal Law (Consolidation) (Scotland) Act 1995 Sec 52
M03 Malicious Mischief – Vandalism S&T Equipment
Common law / criminal Law (Consolidation) (Scotland) Act
1995 Sec 52 M04 Malicious Mischief – Vandalism Tenants
Property
Common law / criminal Law (Consolidation) (Scotland) Act 1995 Sec 52
M05 Malicious Mischief – Vandalism Other Common law / criminal Law (Consolidation) (Scotland) Act 1995 Sec 52
M08 Fireraising – Buildings/Works Common Law M09 Fireraising – Rolling Stock Common Law
M18 Vandalism – Motor Vehicle Criminal Law (Consoldn) (S) Act 1995 Sec 52
M19 Fireraising – Other Common Law
M28 Throw missile at Train with intent to injure or endanger the safety of any person on the train
Common Law
M29 Graffiti Criminal Law (Consoldn) (S)
Act 1995 Sec 52 M31 Vandalism, malicious damage and
malicious mischief (rolling stock by stonethrowing) used for broken windows outer skin only
Criminal Law (Consoldn) (S) Act 1995 Sec 52
M32 Graffiti Murals Common Law/Criminal Law
(Consoldn) (S) Act 1995 Sec 52
M33 Graffiti Etching Common Law/Criminal Law
(Consoldn) (S) Act 1995 Sec 52 N00 Forgery (Only use for offences not listed) Common Law
N03 Forgery – Reproduce bank note & coins no intent
Forgery and Counterfeiting Act 1981 Sec 18 – 19
N08 Forgery – Currency offence Tender counterfeit currency as genuine
Forgery and Counterfeiting Act 1981 Sec 15
P00 Bribery & Corruption Common Law
R01 Attempts to Pervert the course of justice Common Law
U00 Other Crimes Not Listed ONLY RECORD NOTIFIABLE
OFFENCES USING THIS CODE FOR NON NOTIFIABLE
OFFENCES USE Z86 V03 Aliens and Immigration Offences –
illegal entry into the UK
Immigration Act 1971 Sec 24 (1)(a)
W04 Cultivation of drugs – Cannabis Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 Sec 6(2)
W09 Obstructing constable in pursuance of lawful duty
Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 Sec 23
W10 Cannabis possession Misuse of drugs 1971 S5
W15 Cocaine supply Misuse of drugs 1971 S4(3)
W16 Cocaine possession Misuse of drugs 1971 S5(2) W17 Cocaine possession with intent to supply Misuse of drugs 1971 S5(3)
W19 Heroin supply Misuse of drugs 1971 S4(3)
W20 Heroin possession Misuse of drugs 1971 S5(2)
W21 Heroin possession with intent to supply Misuse of drugs 1971 S5(3) W23 Other class A supply Misuse of drugs 1971 S4(3) W24 Other class A possession Misuse of drugs 1971 S5(2) W25 Other class A possession with intent to
supply
Misuse of drugs 1971 S5(3)
W27 Other class B supply Misuse of drugs 1971 S4(3) W28 Other class B possession Misuse of drugs 1971 S5(2) W29 Other class B possession with intent to
supply
Misuse of drugs 1971 S5(3)
W31 Other class C supply Misuse of drugs 1971 S4(3) W32 Other class C possession Misuse of drugs 1971 S5(2) W33 Other class C possession with intent to
supply
Misuse of drugs 1971 S5(3)
W35 Unspecified supply Misuse of drugs 1971 S4(3) W36 Unspecified possession Misuse of drugs 1971 S5(2) X13 Racially aggravated conduct Criminal Law (Consolidation)
(S) Act 1995 Sec 50A(1)(b) Y06 Breach of anti social behaviour order Crime and Disorder Act 1998
(Previously X06) 22(1)
Z60 Dangerous driving offences Road Traffic Act 1988 Sec 2
Z73 Bomb Hoaxes Criminal Law Act 1977 Sec 51
Z74 False Calls to Emergency Services Bomb Hoaxes
Criminal Law Act 1977 Sec 51
Z82 Obstruct Molest or Hinder Police Officer Police (Scotland) Act 1967 41(1)(a)
Z97 Children & young persons offences exposure to danger
Children & Young Persons (S) Act 1967