Crime is a dynamic concept which changes according to country, time and circumstances. 

The offences under any law (mostly the Indian Penal Code) are classified as cognizable and non-cognizable, as bailable or non-bailable. 

The following types of crimes are defined under Indian Penal Code 

CHAPTER VIII - OFFENCES AGAINST THE PUBLIC TRANQUILITY
CHAPTER IX - OFFENCES BY OR RELATING TO PUBLIC SERVANTS
CHAPTER IX-A - OFFENCES RELATING TO ELECTIONS    
CHAPTER X - CONTEMPTS OF THE LAWFUL AUTHORITY OF PUBLIC SERVANTS    
CHAPTER XI - FALSE EVIDENCE AND OFFENCES AGAINST PUBLIC JUSTICE    
CHAPTER XII - OFFENCES RELATING TO COIN AND GOVERNMENT STAMPS    
CHAPTER XIII - OFFENCES RELATING TO WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
CHAPTER XIV - OFFENCES AFFECTING THE PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY, CONVENIENCE, DECENCY AND MORALS    
CHAPTER XV - OFFENCES RELATING TO RELIGION    
CHAPTER XVI - OFFENCES AFFECTING THE HUMAN BOD

CHAPTER XVII - OFFENCES AGAINST PROPERTY    
CHAPTER XVIII - OFFENCES RELATING TO DOCUMENTS AND TO PROPERTY MARKS    
CHAPTER XIX - CRIMINAL BREACH OF CONTRACTS OF SERVICE    
CHAPTER XX - OFFENCES RELATING TO MARRIAGE.    
CHAPTER XX - A - OF CRUELTY BY HUSBAND OR RELATIVES OF HUSBAND.    
CHAPTER XXI - DEFAMATION    
CHAPTER XXII - CRIMINAL INTIMIDATION, INSULT AND ANNOYANCE    
CHAPTER XXIII - ATTEMPTS TO COMMIT OFFENCES.