This article explores the most common types of crime in Japan, which include theft or larceny, fraud, cybercrime, property damage, white collar crime and organized crime. Although overall crime levels remain low in Japan compared to other countries, certain types of crimes still occur with relative frequency. The National Police Agency reported 873,921 criminal offenses in 2019 with theft or larceny accounting for 47%, fraud for 28% and cybercrime for 783 cases. Violent crimes such as murder accounted for only 4%. Increased public awareness and improved law enforcement tactics can help reduce these levels further.