How many highwaymen were hung?

The exact number of highwaymen who were hanged varies depending on the time period and location, but during the 18th and early 19th centuries in England, hundreds were executed for highway robbery. Notable figures like Dick Turpin and James Maclaine were among those hanged. The increase in highway robbery led to stricter laws and harsher penalties, resulting in many highwaymen facing the gallows. The total number remains difficult to pinpoint due to the lack of comprehensive records.