Crimes are sometimes broadly classified or categorized by their nature—such as (1) crimes that are harmful to the victim’s body (assault, battery, rape, and murder) and are known as crimes against the person; and (2) crimes that are harmful to the victim by depriving him of his property or damaging his property and are known as crimes against property (criminal trespassing, burglary, robbery, bribery, blackmail, theft, arson).

In Wyoming, crimes are classified into various categories based on their nature and the harm they cause. Crimes against the person, such as assault, battery, rape, and murder, involve direct harm to an individual's physical well-being. These offenses are taken very seriously and carry severe penalties, including imprisonment, fines, and potentially capital punishment in the case of first-degree murder. On the other hand, crimes against property, such as criminal trespassing, burglary, robbery, bribery, blackmail, theft, and arson, involve the deprivation of property or damage to it. These crimes can also result in significant penalties, including jail time and restitution. Wyoming state statutes define the elements of each crime and the associated punishments. Both categories of crimes can be further subdivided into misdemeanors and felonies, with felonies being the more serious offenses with harsher penalties. The specific classification and penalties for each crime are detailed in the Wyoming Statutes, particularly Title 6, which covers crimes and offenses.