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1
Q

Which crimes increased in frequency as a result of industrialisation and urbanisation

A

Theft and burglary increased since houses contained more luxury goods and banks/shops contained more value.

2
Q

What crime arose in the industrial period as a result of railways being constructed?

A

The increased construction of railways in the industrial period led to fare dodging and vandalism.

3
Q

How was the rate of crime changing during the start of the industrial period?

A

At the start of the industrial period, crime rates were slowly increasing.

4
Q

When did crime start falling in the industrial period?

A

Crime started falling after the mid 19th century.

5
Q

What percentage of crimes were petty theft during the industrial period?

A

During the industrial period, 50% - 80% of crimes were petty theft.

6
Q

What war ended in 1815 and led to an increase of crime?

A

The Napoleonic wars ended in 1815, and the returning soldiers often found it hard to get a job.

7
Q

What did the end of the Napoleonic wars result in?

A

The end of the Napoleonic wars led to increased crime rates and a significant decrease in wages (1/3 less).