White-collar crime is primarily associated with strong ties to economic and social status because it typically involves individuals in positions of power or authority who exploit their roles for financial gain. This type of crime is characterized by deceit and often occurs in business or professional settings. The perpetrators usually occupy higher social and economic statuses, which provide them with greater access to resources and means to commit these crimes without the immediate threat of violence.
For example, fraud, embezzlement, and insider trading are forms of white-collar crime that often depend on the perpetrator's understanding of complex financial systems and their ability to manipulate these structures. This contrasts with other types of crime, such as street crime, which often do not have the same level of economic or social sophistication associated with them. While property crime and robbery can involve economic factors, they don't necessarily reflect the same social strata as white-collar crime, as they are often committed for immediate material gain rather than long-term financial or social benefit.