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by arg01 4369 days ago
There are multiple studies and meta studies presenting a link between inequality and crime. So even if it's not for basic subsistence it does appear that raising the lower end of society up could improve the crime rate. Though I admit that's not a comment on the reason for the crime.

http://cjr.sagepub.com/content/18/2/182.abstract