Crimes that, due to their seriousness and frequency are recorded by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to give a general idea of the "crime picture" in the United States in any given year, are known as:

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Part I offenses, also known as the Uniform Crime Report (UCR) Index, includes eight types of serious crimes such as murder, rape, robbery and aggravated assault. These offenses are usually reported to the police and are considered more serious and reliable in terms of data collection. Part II offenses, on the other hand, are less serious crimes such as simple assault, vandalism, and fraud. Part III and Part IV offenses are no longer used in the UCR.

Crimes That, Due to Their Seriousness and Frequency Are Recorded