Understanding crime types

Family Violence Learn about support, staying safe, and the options available to you, your family, and whānau.

Honour-based abuse, FGM and Forced Marriage Information and support for people affected by honour-based abuse, forced marriage, or FGM

Elder abuse Find support and information for older people experiencing abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation.

Stalking and harassment If someone is repeatedly contacting, monitoring, following, or interfering with your life, learn about your options and support available.

Sexual Violence Learn about specialist support, your options, and the justice process.

Image-based sexual abuse Find support, content removal options if intimate images or videos have been shared without your permission.

Homicide and manslaughter Learn about support, your rights, and the justice processes that may follow when someone dies because of a crime.

Physical assault Learn about support, your rights, and reporting options after an assault.

Dangerous driving causing injury or death Find support, financial assistance, and information about investigations.

Workplace violence Learn about workplace violence, staying safe, and your options.

Elder abuse Find support and information for older people experiencing abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation.

Stalking and harassment If someone is repeatedly contacting, monitoring, following, or interfering with your life, learn about your options and support available.

Human trafficking and modern slavery Learn about situations where someone is being controlled, exploited, or unable to leave safely, and where to get support.

Elder abuse Find support and information for older people experiencing abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation.

Kidnapping and abduction Learn about support, your rights, and help available if you have been taken or held against your will.

Fraud, scams & financial crime Learn about different types of scams, fraud and financial crime, and what to do immediately.

Identity theft Learn what to do if someone has used your personal information, accounts, or identity without your permission.

Blackmail and extortion Learn what to do if someone is threatening, pressuring, or demanding something from you, and where to get support.

Cybercrime Find support for scams, hacked accounts, identity theft, and online harm.

Impersonation scams Learn what to do if someone is pretending to be a trusted person, organisation, or service to get money or personal information.

Money and Investment scams If you've lost money through an investment, trading, or money-making scheme, learn about support and what you can do next.

Trust scams Learn what to do if someone has used trust, friendship, or a relationship to manipulate you or ask for money.

Elder abuse Find support and information for older people experiencing abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation.

Burglary and home invasion Learn what to do after a burglary or home invasion, including reporting to Police and practical next steps.

Property crime (theft, damage etc.) Learn what to do after property is stolen or damaged.

Robbery Learn about support and recovery if someone used violence, threats, or intimidation to take your property.

Hate & racially motivated crime If you have been targeted because of your identity or background, learn about support, reporting options, and help available to you.

Terrorism If you have been affected by a terrorist event, learn about support available to you, your family, and whānau.

Victims of youth crime Learn what happens when a young person commits an offence, including the youth justice process and support available to victims.

Young victim-survivors Find information for young people affected by crime, including support, what to expect, and where to get help.

Effects of crime Learn about common reactions to crime, support available, and ways to look after your wellbeing.