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SUBDIVISION 131 DISORDERLY CONDUCT

Offences involving personal conduct that is disorderly or is indicative of criminal intent.

This subdivision is further disaggregated on the basis of the type of disorderly conduct.

Offences in this subdivision are classified into the following groups:

1311 Trespass
1312 Criminal intent
1313 Riot and affray
1319 Disorderly conduct, nec

1311 Trespass

An unlawful and unwarranted intrusion upon the land or property of another, not involving any further criminal intent.

Inclusions:
Unlawfully on premises
Trespass without intent to commit a crime
Enter restricted areas at major events

Exclusions:
Unlawfully on premises with intent, or in possession of materials indicating intent. These are coded to Group 0711, Unlawful entry with intent/burglary, break and enter.
Destruction of, or damage to, property. These are coded to the relevant groups within Subdivision 121, Property damage.

1312 Criminal intent

Associating with criminal offenders, or behaving in a manner, or possessing tools, clothing or other material, that indicates an intent to commit a criminal offence.

Inclusions:
Go equipped to steal
Possess instruments used for theft or burglary
Face blackened at night
Possess articles of disguise
Possess any object with intent to destroy or damage property

Exclusions:
Unlawfully on premises with intent, or in possession of materials indicating intent. These are coded to Group 0711, Unlawful entry with intent/burglary, break and enter.

1313 Riot and affray

A public disturbance involving acts or threats of violence for a common purpose by an assemblage of persons.

Inclusions:
Take part in a riot

1319 Disorderly conduct, nec

Disorderly conduct not elsewhere classified in Subdivision 131, Disorderly conduct.

Inclusions:
Disorderly behaviour in a public place
Desecrate graves/interfere with corpse
Throw stones not causing injury
Hoaxes causing public nuisance

Exclusions:
Unlawfully use animal. These are coded to Group 1334, Cruelty to animals.
Riot and affray. These are coded to Group 1313, Riot and affray.
Vilify or incite hatred on racial, cultural, religious or ethnic grounds. These are coded to Group 1333, Vilify or incite hatred on racial, cultural, religious or ethnic grounds.
Bomb threats. These are coded to Group 0532, Threatening behaviour.
Hoax calls to emergency services. These are coded to Group 1549, Offences against government operations, nec.