Comics Kate Leigh and Tilly Devine (1881-1964 and 1900-1970) The Queens of the Sydney Underworld America had Al Capone. Sydney had Kate Leigh and Tilly Devine - who *hated* each other.
Stephanie St. Clair (1897-1969) Harlem's Queen of Numbers This audacious black gangster fought the Italian mob for control of Harlem and won, taunting them in full-page newspaper ads as she went.
Sonya Golden Hand (1846ish - 1902ish CE) Russia's Princess of Crime Russia's greatest female thief was so slippery that even once she was re-captured after escaping from a Siberian prison, nobody was totally sure it was her.
Phoolan Devi (1963-2001) The Bandit Queen Who Joined Parliament This "untouchable" woman ended decades of abuse by starting a bandit gang and avenging the lower castes. After some time in prison, she got out, ran for parliament, and won.
Moll Cutpurse (1582-1659) London's Queen of Thieves Cross-dressing Queen of Thieves who flouted social norms and had plays written about her.