As the prison population was increasing, the crime rate was increasing.

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The correlation between the increase in prison population and crime rate is not straightforward. While some studies have found a positive correlation between the two, others have found no correlation or even a negative correlation. Therefore, it is not accurate to make a blanket statement that an increase in prison population always leads to an increase in crime rate.

As the Prison Population Was Increasing, the Crime Rate Was