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Crime in the Victorian Era
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Created on October 16, 2024
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Prisons
- 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.”
Metropolitan Police
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.
Types of Crime
10% of crimes were violent and "around 75% of crimes were petty."
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.
Some violent crimes include:
- Poisoning
- Drowning
- Assassination
Punishments
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.
Working Class Citizens
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.
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.
William Brodie
Jack The Ripper
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.
William Brodie was sentenced to death after his attempt at stealing from the King. He was hung from a gallow then placed into a gibbet which he had recently invented.