The notion that public order crimes are “victimless” is: January 1, 2023 by admin Widely accepted among criminologists and the general public. Contested by criminologists, but accepted among the general public. Rejected by criminologists, due to the number of “secondary victims” harmed by such crimes. Rejected by criminologists, due to the large number of public order crimes reported each year on the NCVS. See Answer Rejected by criminologists, due to the number of “secondary victims” harmed by such crimes.