1234.0 - Australian Standard Offence Classification (ASOC), 2008 (Second edition)  
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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.





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