Official arrest rate data show that lower socioeconomic status group members are more likely to be involved in crimes.The chief reason for this appears to be that __________.

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Research has shown that police are often assigned to lower-income communities in greater numbers. This can result in a higher number of arrests and police records showing higher crime rates for those communities. Additionally, poverty itself is not necessarily the cause of crime, but can contribute to a range of social and economic factors that increase the likelihood of criminal behavior. There is no evidence of biological characteristics that minorities possess that lead them to commit crime, and it is incorrect to suggest that minority group members commit most crimes.

Official Arrest Rate Data Show That Lower Socioeconomic Status Group