Society is heavy weight ground for crime and society vices but if they government of countries can available jobs and academics for students and graduate society will produce better people. People steals because they have no option other than what training they grow with.
Crime co-exist among Humans.
Crime can't be eliminated but can be controlled. Even if Government provides job it won't be enough for whatsoever reason. Even graduates with Job commit crime and vices, don't have the believe that only those without formal education are crime lords, NO.
It the duty of Parents to incorporate moral values into there wards. Truth is, the life of anyone is subjective to there own decisions and choices.
And OP, people steal because they want to steal.
Moral compass of any individual is a personal journey he/she decides to explore after shown the path.