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 raisin

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