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 Utah, crimes are indeed categorized by their nature, aligning with the broader classification system used across various jurisdictions. Crimes against the person, such as assault, battery, rape, and murder, are offenses that inflict physical harm or the threat of harm to individuals. These are covered under Utah's criminal code, with specific statutes detailing the elements and penalties for each offense. For example, assault and battery are typically covered under Utah Code Ann. § 76-5-102 and § 76-5-103, respectively, while more severe crimes like rape and murder are addressed in sections § 76-5-402 and § 76-5-203. On the other hand, crimes against property, such as criminal trespass, burglary, robbery, bribery, blackmail, theft, and arson, involve the unlawful taking or damaging of another's property. These crimes are also defined in Utah's criminal statutes, with theft and robbery covered under § 76-6-404 and § 76-6-301, respectively, and arson under § 76-6-102. The Utah criminal code provides a framework for the prosecution and penalties of these offenses, which can range from misdemeanors to felonies, depending on the severity of the crime and the circumstances surrounding the offense.