Social exclusion is a major cause of crime according to the document. Factors like long-term unemployment, lack of education, homelessness, and bad parenting can lead to social exclusion and produce socially excluded children, creating a cycle of disrespect and crime. Peer pressure, gang culture, and the desire to keep up with social trends can also influence crime rates as excluded youth may turn to crime to feel included or afford luxuries they cannot otherwise purchase. Additionally, drug and alcohol addiction, which are linked to social exclusion, can cause crimes as people commit offenses to fund their substance abuse habits.