How inequality force people to abandon work and do crime?

Property and violent crime is caused by lack of enforcement.

In Monaco inequality is huge, but crime levels low.

Property and violent crime is predominantly caused by economic inequality combined with weak law enforcement.

It's not just that the percieved reward is increasing, it's that the risk appears to be decreasing.

"I don't have what I want so imma throw a tantrum and take it" is how we expect toddlers to behave. When it comes to grown men we should have higher standards in society. Most are perfectly capable of not committing armed robbery even if they aren't rich.