Crime in the nineteeth century was rapid though out London.
But because of all of the poverty and sickness in the streets, crime
was the only way to survive. Most of the crimes that took place in
London were crimes that involved stealing. Pickpocket gangs and
street gamblers were a regular sight when walking down a major London
street. Prostitution was also a big money maker on the streets, done
by both girls and boys. But crimes though out the middle class and
rich were mostly property crimes and disputes which made up 90% of all
crimes committed by the upper-class. …
