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Crime and Punishment in eighteenth and nineteenth century (Transportation,…

- - - - Road surfaces began to improve and coaches became more frequent.
        More people were traveling in their own coaches.
        Handguns had become easier to obtain and quicker to load and fire.
        After wars ended, some demobilized soldiers struggle to find an honest way to make a living.
        There was no police force and local constables did not track criminals across the country.
        There were many lonely areas outside of towns and rough roads where coaches had to slow down.
        Horses became cheaper to buy.
        Highwaymen could hide and sell their stolen loot in taverns.
        Stagecoaches were introduced with regular staging posts where tired horses could be changed and travellers could rest for the night.
    - - Road surfaces improved so coach speeds increased.
        The banking system became more advanced over time so travelers stopped carrying large amounts of money.
        Open land around london was built on as population expanded.
        Mounted patrols were set up around London and high rewards encouraged informers to report on the activities of highwaymen.
        JP’s refused to licence taverns that were frequented by highwaymen.