 People who are materially deprived are more likely to engage in criminal activities, such as stealing, due to a lack of resources and the potential for a quick return to a better financial state. This behaviour is further exacerbated by a lack of trust among those who are materially deprived, which is caused by the experience of being stolen from by others in similar situations. This article was authored by Satyaj Rathkani, Eleanor Holton, Binwater Cawson and others.