Property CrimesOver the years, the FBI has created different categories for different types of thieves or burglars depending on the scenario. Although legal distinctions separate the crime of burglary and theft, both are considered property theft crimes. Thus, all offenders who commit these crimes are considered thieves. To understand the legal classifications of property crimes, one must have a basic understanding of professional and persistent thieves. There are many forms of property crimes. Robbery also comes in different forms. In modern society, motor vehicle theft has emerged. Burglary is distinguished from theft by the manner in which it is committed. Items stolen by thieves and burglars are often given to others to resell. Even arson can be considered a property crime in some cases. In theft, some are considered professional, while others are considered persistent. Even though many thieves are persistent, that doesn't mean they are professional. Offenders who commit crime with a certain degree of skill, earn reasonably well from their crimes, and, despite repeated thefts, spend little time in prison are considered professionals. For many criminals, they do not fit this profile and never achieve the professional title. Persistent thieves remain in common law property crimes with an ordinary level of success. These thieves are generally not specialized to any degree. The vast majority alternate between crimes such as car theft, burglary and robbery. Nonviolent crimes that involve taking money or property from an individual without the legal right to do so are classified as property crimes. These crimes are often referred to as high volume crimes, meaning the items stolen are usually middle of paper......there are four that fall into this category: burglary, breaking and entering with intent to steal, arson, burning someone's property, theft, theft of another's property, and theft of a motor vehicle, theft of a land vehicle. Thieves and burglars sometimes use other people to turn stolen goods into profit, an example of this is fencers, who are people who distribute stolen goods. Works Cited “Arson.” Commentary on arson in criminal law. Np, and Web. April 06, 2014. “Burglary overview. » Find the law. Np, and Web. April 6, 2014. “Property crimes.” Understanding property crimes. Np, and Web. April 06, 2014.FBI. FBI, July 26, 2011. Web. April 06, 2014.FBI. FBI, July 26, 2011. Web. April 6, 2014. “Flight Overview.” » Find the law. Np, and Web. April 6, 2014. “U.S. Auto Theft Statistics.” Car theft statistics. Np, and Web. April 6. 2014.