Types of Sex Crimes
- Rape – sexual penetration without consent
- Statutory rape – sex involving an underage victim
- Sexual assault – a non-consensual sexual act
- Child molestation – a sexual act with a minor
- Possession or distribution of illicit sexual material, such as child pornography
- Bigamy – marrying a person while married to another
- Indecent exposure – exposure of the genitals in public
- Incest – sexual acts between blood relatives
- Prostitution – engaging in sexual acts in exchange for money or other compensation
Most jurisdictions recognize certain circumstances that can aggravate the offense and make the allegations more serious.


