Debate the association between social class and crime People living in poverty engage in disproportionate amounts of expressive crimes, such as rape and assault. Crime rates in inner-city,...

Debate the association between social class and crime People living in poverty engage in disproportionate amounts of expressive crimes, such as rape and assault. Crime rates in inner-city, high-poverty areas are generally higher than those in suburban or wealthier areas. However, the association between unemployment and crime is less clear.