How is it that crime may be a form of adapting to one’s environment?

: How is it that crime may be a form of adapting to one’s environment?
What kinds of circumstances would likely promote a person choosing crime over other behaviors? Are these the same circumstances that you think would need to change in order to reverse adaptive criminal behavior, or is it not that simple? Give examples to support your opinion.

( This not homework just a discussion)

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Answer by Prussian Blue
its not that simple