In UCR coding, Larceny together with MV Theft is categorized as which offense?

• A. MV Theft
• B. Larceny
• C. Burglary
• D. Robbery

Answer: (A)

In UCR coding, when an incident involves more than one offense, the record is coded under the most serious offense. Motor vehicle theft is considered more serious than larceny, especially since it involves a vehicle. So if larceny occurs together with MV theft in the same incident, the offense is categorized as MV Theft, because that category best captures the principal (and usually more severe) wrongdoing involved. Larceny alone would fit only if no motor vehicle theft occurred, while Burglary or Robbery describe different, separate types of crime and don’t apply here.