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Although the study found varying degrees of correlation between increased church visits and decreased crime rates, the most significant were seen in relation to shoplifting, the use of illegal drugs and music piracy.

Although the study found varying degrees of correlation between increased church visits and decreased crime rates, the most significant were seen in relation to shoplifting, the use of illegal drugs and music piracy.

The researchers did not include more serious, high-level crimes because they 'were too rare for the data to be able to show a significant pattern.'<ref>[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2539100/How-religion-cuts-crime-Attending-church-makes-likely-shoplift-drugs-download-music-illegally.html How religion cuts crime: Church-goers are less likely to shoplift, take drugs and download music illegally]</ref>}}

The researchers did not include more serious, high-level crimes because they 'were too rare for the data to be able to show a significant pattern.'<ref>[https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2539100/How-religion-cuts-crime-Attending-church-makes-likely-shoplift-drugs-download-music-illegally.html How religion cuts crime: Church-goers are less likely to shoplift, take drugs and download music illegally]</ref>}}

===  Baier and Wright meta-study on the deterrence effect of religion on criminality ===

===  Baier and Wright meta-study on the deterrence effect of religion on criminality ===