" I suspect rising female crime is in part due to the normal social structures breaking down. "

If you mean that things are a changing as demonstrated by womens' right to vote, then I would agree;) However, I suspect that this is not what you had in mind.

No, not quite equal, but the trend/trek is the preeminent parameter. Equal rights, mean equal pressures, access, opportunity and oddly enough, are followed closely by expression. ~regards