Crime in the Victorian Era

The London Metropolitan Police was founded in 1829 by Robert Peel. This police force had a big impact in reducing the crime rate in London. At first, they weren't trusted by a lot of people, but when they proved that they could lower crime rates, people became more trusting.

Metropolitan Police

• Prisons were created because of the growing crime rate.
• People had different ideas on how prisoners should be treated while in prison.
• Prisons during this time period “were mostly small, old and badly-run.”

Prisons

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Some violent crimes include:

• Poisoning
• Drowning
• Assassination

Pickpocketing was a large part of small crimes. Garroting was a type of pickpocketing where the victim would be strangled.Most theives were young people. Factory warehouses were stolen from by groups of criminals.

10% of crimes were violent and "around 75% of crimes were petty."

Types of Crime

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The punishments for crime in vicitorian London were harsh even for a minor crime. Children who committed crimes would most likely have the same punishment as an adult offender.

Punishments

Working class citezens were often overlooked such as their living conditions were dirty and cramped. Their murders were often not recored and put to the side.

Working Class Citizens

William Brodie

William Brodie was a cabinet maker by day, thief by night. He was also a trusted member of the society because he was on the council.

Jack The Ripper only killed 5 people, who were all women.Jack The Ripper was an anonymous killer.He was blamed for many other murders. All of Jacks murders were very bloody and gruesome.

Jack The Ripper

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William Brodie

William Brodie was sentenced to death after his attempt at stealing from the King. He was hung from a gallow thenplaced into a gibbet which he had recently invented.