It stems from weak punishment. I've heard you can get caught shoplifting and because there is a no bail law, you can get out of jail and go do it again. The words then spread like wild fire so you get these low class wannabe thugs all going out there and give it a try.
New rule - If the police catches you on the spot, they can shoot and take both of your legs out. Now lets see how fast the words will pass and lets see who will call the first bluff.
