What Factor Is Most Commonly the Cause of the Poorest

What factor is most commonly the cause of the poorest Canadians being most likely to be victims of crimes?

A) They tend to have less education.
B) They engage in more criminal activity themselves and are therefore more exposed to criminal elements in society.
C) They are more likely to live in areas that are crime prone, such as inner-city urban neighbourhoods.
D) They have fewer defenses than more wealthy Canadians.