The Changing Complexion of Crime in Nineteenth Century England

19th century British crime in the 19th century England's 19th century crime was redefined as an increase in industrialization and urbanization. Increasing social impact due to overcrowding, poverty, immigration, and the disparity between wealthy people and the poor caused new and creative crimes. The crime rate in London in 1840 rose to new heights, so the community accepted it. The Metropolitan Police was founded in 1829, but its roles have expanded and changed due to progress of criminal stratification (1).

As we all know, Britain in the 19th century has changed significantly due to strong social change. These changes include urbanization of population, industrialization of agriculture, discovery and innovation of science, classes and their concerns in development. In the nineteenth century the UK acquired major powers including political, economic and military power. The events of the reform law in 1832 became a turning point for the transformation of British society, and since the beginning of the Industrial Revolution power has shifted from the former aristocrat to the middle class capitalist. Many steam engine engines are put to practical use in various ways, thereby improving the production capacity. Therefore, the UK is known as the origin of contemporary Western society. After the industrial revolution, the UK experienced a major economic transformation - it has changed from a traditional agricultural society to a modern capitalist country.

The crime was the result of a change in the essence of society in the latter part of the 19th century. In this period I saw the revolution of industry and society, and created a wide range of economic and social changes. Indeed, when society was regarded as a stage of peace and security, in their study of this era many historians celebrated the intellectual debate between the prosperity and dignity of Britain and the ongoing gentry and elite It was. When Mark Twain visited London in 1897, he declared it.