Offences against the state affect the security of the state as a whole.

The main offences in this category are treason, misprision of treason, sedition, offences involving official secrets and acts of terrorism. Offences against the person involve the use or threat of physical force against another person. This category includes homicide (murder, manslaughter), illegal abortion and child destruction, causing personal harm and assault, detention and abduction (kidnapping, hostage-taking), endangering traffic. Sexual offences involve sexual intercourse or any other sexual act. The main offences in this category are rape, indecent assault, incest, sexual relations with the mentally handicapped. Offences against the property affect another persons rights of ownership. The main offences against the property are theft and related offences (burglary, robbery), blackmail, fraud, forgery, offences of damage to property (arson), offences related to entering and remaining on property (trespassing with a weapon of offence). Some offences against the property, such as burglary, robbery and blackmail, may also contain elements of offences against the person. Offences against public peace and safety affect the smooth running of orderly society. This category includes riot, affray, harassment, acts stirring up racial hatred, possession of offensive weapon, manufacture of dangerous weapons etc. Offences relating to road traffic are offences associated with driving vehicles on public roads. The main offences in this category are careless and inconsiderate driving, causing death by careless driving, dangerous driving, causing death by dangerous driving, drunken driving, driving while disqualified, driving without insurance, driving without a licence, speeding, ignoring traffic signals, parking offences and obstruction.