1.In tort, there is an infringement of a civil right or a private right of the party. Hence, a tort is a private wrong. on the other hand, 

 In crime, there is an infringement of a public right affecting the whole community. Hence, a crime is public wrong.

2. In tort, the affected or injured party may sue.

on the other hand,

In crime, the state is under a duty to institute criminal proceedings a