Under UCR, Burglary is defined as entering with intent to commit theft or felony within. Which option correctly describes Burglary?

• A. Larceny
• B. Burglary
• C. Robbery
• D. Assault

Answer: (B)

Burglary under UCR hinges on the combination of unlawful entry into a structure and the intent to commit theft or a felony inside. The key idea is not the actual theft or any force used, but entering with criminal purpose inside. This distinguishes it from other crimes: larceny is merely taking property without the required entry or intent to commit a crime inside, robbery involves taking from a person with force or fear, and assault is an attempt or threat to inflict bodily harm. So the description that best fits burglary is entering a structure with the intent to commit theft or a felony within.