This book explores the rise of crime in Victorian times. Throughout the book, the canine history detective, Sherlock Bones, helps the reader find clues in newspapers, photographs, paintings, artefacts and other primary sources. These give the reader enough evidence to present a project on Victorian crime and to answer questions such as: Why did people turn to crime? What crimes did they commit? and, How were they caught? Throughout the book, there are mysteries and puzzles to solve on these questions and more.