Property Crimes
In a property crime, a victim's property is stolen or destroyed, without the use or threat of force against the victim. Property crimes include burglary and theft as well as vandalism and arson.
NIJ supports projects that strive to understand and reduce the occurrence and impact of property crimes.
Learn about NIJ's work in the area of property crimes by selecting a topic below.
Identity Theft (a research review)
Extent and Patterns of Identity Theft
Recording and Reporting Identity Theft
Law Enforcement Issues and Response to Identity Theft
Identity Theft Issues That Need More Research
Conclusions and Recommendations on Identity Theft
DNA Evidence and Property Crimes
Using DNA to Solve Property Crimes
The DNA Field Experiment: Testing Cost Effectiveness
How the DNA Field Experiment Was Performed
Summary Findings of the DNA Field Experiment
Evaluating the DNA Field Experiment
Policy Implications of Using DNA to Solve Property Crimes