Because at this point many people were stealing because of the lack of food and employment. Stealing was the easiest thing to support your family and get food and resources and many people were often caught doing this.
British prisons became overcrowded in the 1700s due to a rise in crime rates, harsh penalties for minor offenses, and the lack of a systematic approach to dealing with offenders. Additionally, the industrial revolution led to urbanization and increased poverty, creating a cycle of crime and punishment.
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