Which of the following Part I Index Crimes does NOT involve physical violence?

Arson is classified as a Part I Index Crime that does not inherently involve physical violence against a person. Instead, arson refers to the willful and malicious burning or exploding any building or property, which primarily endangers property rather than individuals. While arson can lead to dangerous situations and can potentially result in harm to people if they are present, the crime itself is categorized as a property offense rather than a violent crime.

In contrast, the other options—rape, pleasure seeking (often interpreted as sexual offenses), and murder—are all violent crimes that involve actual or attempted physical harm to individuals. Rape and murder, by definition, directly inflict violence on victims, while pleasure seeking is often considered a euphemism for exploitation that can involve coercive sexual acts. Thus, arson stands out as the option that is distinctively focused on property rather than physical violence against individuals.