Name a major category that covers sex offenses in FBI coding.

• A. Violent crimes
• B. Property offenses
• C. Sex offenses (crimes involving sexual conduct or exploitation)
• D. Drug offenses

Answer: (C)

FBI crime coding groups offenses into broad major categories to standardize reporting and analysis. Sex offenses form a dedicated major category because they collect crimes involving sexual conduct or exploitation into one label, regardless of the specific act. This classification reflects the distinct nature of these crimes and helps analysts track trends, allocate resources, and assess policy impacts. Examples include rape and sexual assault, statutory rape, child sexual exploitation, and related offenses, within the scope of this category. The other major categories—violent crimes, property offenses, and drug offenses—cover different types of wrongdoing and do not describe sex offenses. That alignment is why this category is the best choice.