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Crime fiction, detective story, murder mystery, and police fiction are terms used to describe narratives that center on criminal acts and especially on the investigation. Suspense and mystery are key elements to the genre. Some of the oldest tales of crime fiction include the Arabian anthology One Thousand and One Nights (c. 7th century).

In England, during the Victorian Age, crime fiction as a genre coincided with the Industrial Revolution. As cities became larger and unemployment became more prevalent, crime increased. Sub-genres of Police Fiction

1. Detective Fiction: this type of narrative typically follows the professional detective who sets out to solve the crime. Usually, the audience learns more about the crime as the detective continues their investigation. An example of detective fiction includes The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (1892).

Crime fiction, detective story, murder mystery, and
police fiction are terms used to describe narratives
that center on criminal acts and especially on the
investigation.
Suspense and mystery are key elements to the
genre.
Some of the oldest tales of crime fiction include
the Arabian anthology One Thousand and One
Nights (c. 7th century).

In England, during the Victorian Age, crime fiction as a
genre coincided with the Industrial Revolution. As cities
became larger and unemployment became more
prevalent, crime increased.
Sub-genres of Police Fiction

1. Detective Fiction: this type of narrative
   typically follows the professional detective
   who sets out to solve the crime. Usually, the
   audience learns more about the crime as the
   detective continues their investigation. An
   example of detective fiction includes The
   Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (1892).