2.2 Crime in Whitechapel

• The poor housing, sanitation, and infrastructure in Whitechapel led to unsanitary and unsafe living conditions.


  True
• Match the factor with its impact on crime in Whitechapel:

  Slum Conditions ↔️ Unsanitary and unsafe living environments

  Transient Population ↔️ Increased anonymity and reduced cohesion

  Lack of Policing ↔️ Struggled to maintain order
• What role did local gangs play in Whitechapel's criminal landscape?

  Controlled territories and protection rackets
• The lack of policing in Whitechapel allowed criminal behavior to thrive unchecked.

  True
• Petty theft in Whitechapel was often committed due to widespread poverty and lack of employment opportunities
• Widespread poverty and unemployment in Whitechapel drove many residents to commit petty crimes.


  True
• What were the key policing methods used in Whitechapel during the late 19th century?

  Foot patrols, reactive approach
• Match the policing method with its effectiveness in Whitechapel during the late 19th century.

  Foot Patrols ↔️ Limited

  Reactive Approach ↔️ Ineffective

  Lack of Community Engagement ↔️ Poor
• A transient population in Whitechapel reduced social cohesion and made it easier for criminals to operate anonymously.


  True
• What characterized the historical context of Whitechapel in the late 19th century that contributed to high crime rates?

  Impoverished and overcrowded conditions
• The understaffed police force in Whitechapel struggled to maintain control over the densely populated district
• Prostitution in Whitechapel was prevalent due to poverty and lack of employment opportunities
• Match the factor with its impact on crime in Whitechapel:

  Poverty ↔️ Drove petty crimes like theft

  Slum Conditions ↔️ Created unsafe living conditions

  Transient Population ↔️ Reduced social cohesion

  Lack of Policing ↔️ Allowed crime to thrive
• Petty theft in Whitechapel included shoplifting and small burglaries committed due to widespread poverty
• What often fueled violence in Whitechapel public houses and dark alleys?

  Alcohol
• How did a transient population affect crime rates in Whitechapel?

  Reduced social cohesion
• The reactive approach of the police in Whitechapel involved responding to crimes after they had occurred.


  True
• Whitechapel was an impoverished, overcrowded district with many unemployed and destitute residents
• The transient population in Whitechapel reduced social cohesion and increased anonymity, making it easier for criminals to operate.


  True
• Violence in Whitechapel often occurred in public houses and alleys, fueled by alcohol and frustration.


  True
• Order the factors contributing to high crime rates in Whitechapel during the late 19th century:

  1️⃣ Poverty and unemployment

  2️⃣ Poor housing and sanitation

  3️⃣ Transient population

  4️⃣ Understaffed police force
• What were the prevalent types of crimes in Whitechapel during the late 19th century?

  Petty theft, prostitution, violence, gang activity
• Order the key factors contributing to high crime rates in Whitechapel during the late 19th century.

  1️⃣ Poverty

  2️⃣ Slum Conditions

  3️⃣ Transient Population

  4️⃣ Lack of Policing
• The understaffed police force in Whitechapel struggled to maintain control over the district.


  True
• Why was there a lack of community engagement between the police and the residents of Whitechapel?

  Reduced trust
• Widespread poverty and unemployment in Whitechapel drove many residents to commit petty crimes like theft and burglary
• Why was the transient population in Whitechapel a factor contributing to crime?

  Reduced social cohesion
• What were some of the types of crimes prevalent in Whitechapel due to its poverty and overcrowding?

  Petty theft, violence, gang activity
• Widespread poverty and unemployment drove many residents to commit petty crimes like theft and burglary
• Why was poverty a significant factor contributing to crime in Whitechapel?

  Drove petty crimes out of desperation
• Prostitution was common in Whitechapel because many women had no other employment options.


  True
• The poor housing, sanitation, and infrastructure in Whitechapel created an environment rife with unsanitary and unsafe living conditions
• Foot patrols in Whitechapel were limited because the district was large, densely populated, and the police force was understaffed.Patrol
• What social and economic factors influenced crime in Whitechapel during the late 19th century?

  Poverty, slum conditions, transient population, lack of policing