Ready to uncover some serious laughs? This collection of detective jokes is full of sharp wit, clever puns, and hilarious one-liners that would make even the most serious sleuth crack a smile. Whether you love crime dramas or just appreciate a good mystery-themed giggle, these jokes are sure to bring a fun twist to your day.
1. Why did the detective bring a pencil to the crime scene?
Because he wanted to draw a conclusion!
2. What’s a detective’s least favourite vegetable?
Leeks—they always spill everything!
3. The detective didn’t trust the stairs.
He felt they were always up to something.
4. The detective’s favourite type of exercise?
Investi-gating!
5. I don’t think the detective was very good at baking.
He just couldn’t crack the case.
6. When the detective went fishing,
He caught a whodunit.
7. The detective took a day off.
It was his day of rest and reflection.
8. What do you call a detective who can’t solve mysteries?
A clueless investigator.
9. Why did the detective visit the bakery?
He heard there was a whisk-taking criminal on the rise!
10. The detective got a new job at the bakery—
He was really good at sifting through the dough.
11. The detective always had a backup plan.
He was never without a plan B.
12. When the detective made a mistake,
He said, “It was a misclue.”
13. The detective could always find the missing person.
He was a real tracker.
14. The detective had a cat.
He called it his clue-purr.
15. Why do detectives love making puns?
They just can’t resist the case!
16. I couldn’t find my keys,
So I had to investi-gate.
17. The detective solved the mystery of the missing toast—
It was buttered all along!
18. What did the detective say to the waiter?
“You’ve got to serve me the clues.”
19. Sherlock Holmes would often play chess.
He loved to check the situation.
20. Why did the detective become a gardener?
He was great at digging up the dirt!
21. Why was the detective good at solving crimes at night?
He was great at working in the dark.
22. The detective was terrible at math—
He couldn’t even solve for X.
23. When the detective solved the case,
He said, “The answer was right under my nose.”
24. The detective often said,
“I’ve got a hunch that’s going to crack the case.”
25. What’s a detective’s favourite holiday?
Clue Year’s Eve!
26. Why did the detective wear a belt?
To keep his case from falling apart!
27. The detective solved the mystery of the missing donut.
The case was sweet!
28. Why did the detective start a band?
He loved detective rock!
29. The detective loved poetry
Because it was full of hidden meanings.
30. The detective loved to tell jokes at parties.
He was a real pundercover agent!
31. What did the detective say when he found a hair at the crime scene?
“It’s a shear coincidence!”
32. What do you call a detective who never forgets?
Sherlock Remember!
33. The detective never had to go to the gym—
He was always running after leads!
34. How do detectives keep their teeth so clean?
They always floss out the lies.
35. Why don’t detectives get bored?
Because they’re always following leads!
36. What did the detective say to the criminal?
“You’ve been caught red-handed!”
37. I asked the detective how he stayed in shape,
And he said, “I just do some sleuthing around.”
38. The detective loved puzzles.
He was always looking for the missing piece.
39. Why did the detective take a nap?
He needed to rest his case.
40. The detective always knew what to do in a crisis.
He had a great sense of direction.
41. What did the detective do when his shoelaces were untied?
He tied up the loose ends.
42. Why don’t detectives play hide and seek with magicians?
They’re always disappearing at the key moment!
43. What do detectives and onions have in common?
They both make people cry when they dig too deep.
44. Why did the detective bring a magnifying glass to the bar?
To magnify the problem.
45. Why don’t detectives ever get lost?
They always have a trail to follow.
46. What did the detective wear to the fancy dress party?
A trench coat and a sense of suspicion.
47. Why did the detective bring a spoon to the crime scene?
He wanted to stir up the case!
48. Why was the detective so good at crossword puzzles?
He loved filling in the blanks.
49. Why did the detective start a cooking show?
Because he was great at grilling people.
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50. What did the detective say when the lights went out?
“Looks like we’ve got ourselves a shady situation.”
51. Why did the detective break up with his magnifying glass?
He couldn’t see a future together.
52. What’s a detective’s favourite kind of footwear?
Sneakers—for sneaky investigations!
53. Why do detectives hate windstorms?
Too many blown covers.
54. What’s a detective’s favourite dance?
The twist—because there’s always one in every case!
55. What do you call a detective who’s also a DJ?
Sherlock’n’beats.
56. Why do detectives love coffee?
It helps them stay grounds-ed in reality.
57. What’s a detective’s favourite type of fish?
Red herring, of course!
58. What did the rookie detective say on his first day?
“I have no clue what I’m doing.”
59. Why did the detective fail as a comedian?
His timing was always… suspicious.
60. What’s a detective’s favorite game?
“Clue,” of course!
61. What’s a detective’s favourite school subject?
History—because it’s full of cold cases.
62. Why did the detective refuse to ride the rollercoaster?
He couldn’t handle another twist.
63.What’s a detective’s favourite exercise?
Cross-examination.
64. What’s a detective’s favourite type of humour?
Dry—just like their case files.
65. Why did the detective hate parties?
Too many people to profile.
66. What do you call a detective who solves cases with puns?
A pun-dercover agent!
67. Why was the detective always calm during explosions?
He specialised in blown cases.
68. Why did the detective get kicked out of the bar?
He kept trying to interrogate the drinks!
69. What’s a detective’s favourite dessert?
Anything with hidden layers.
70. Detectives are like fine wine; they only get better with age and a little mystery!
71. Why did the detective always carry a ladder?
To reach new heights in his investigations!
72. Why did the detective get promoted?
He cracked every case—no yolks about it.
73. What’s a detective’s favourite hairstyle?
A sleuth back.
74. My detective friend told me he was on a case of mistaken identity; turns out, he was just in disguise!
75. Why did the detective go to art school?
To improve his sketchy leads.
76. Why did the detective break up with his partner?
There were just too many unresolved issues!
77. What’s a detective’s favourite pick-up line?
“Are you a riddle? Because I want to solve you.”
78. What did the detective say to his partner at breakfast?
“Let’s crack this case over some eggs!”
79. How do detectives like their toast?
Undercover with jam.
80. Why was the detective always sleepy?
He was chasing dreams and suspects.
81. Why was the detective a great cook?
He knew all the secret sauces.
82. The case of the missing dessert left the detective with a sour taste.
83. What do you call a detective who loves to dance?
A “step” investigator!
84. Why was the detective so good at hide and seek?
He always found the best hiding spots!
85. What did the detective say after stepping on chewing gum?
“This case is starting to stick.”
86. A rookie detective walks into a bakery and flashes his badge.
“I’m here to investigate a missing pie,” he says seriously.
The baker frowns. “Sir, this is a patisserie, not a crime scene.”
The detective points to the empty shelf.
“No pie. No witnesses. Just crumbs. It’s clearly a cruminal act.”
The baker stares. “You mean criminal?”
“No,” says the detective. “This one was flaky. Possibly apple. Definitely cruminal.”
87. Why did the detective bring a suitcase to the investigation?
He wanted to pack up the evidence!
88. What do you call a detective who loves tea?
A steep investigator!
89. Why did the detective always carry extra pens?
In case he needed to draw a line on the suspects!
90. What do you call a detective who’s always on time?
A punctual “case” worker!